Been having loose motions for 2 days now and im actually a little worried about losing weight when im supposed to be gaining. Thoda tension ho raha hai. Anyone went through this?
Arey, don't worry, it's just your body losing water temporarily. Make some light khichdi and have fresh buttermilk with roasted cumin powder. If you feel dizzy or the motions don't stop by evening, we must consult the doctor, okay?
Diarrhea leads to rapid loss of water and electrolytes, which shows up as sudden weight loss. This isn't actual fat loss but pure dehydration, which is bad for the baby. Keep sipping electrolyte water and contact your clinic if it doesn't stop in 24 hours.
Oh dear, please be very careful! I had diarrhea in my 6th month and lost 2 kgs in two days, I was crying and thinking my baby is not getting nutrition. It turned out to be just water weight, but please call your gynac to be safe.
I felt so helpless when my stomach got upset in my third trimester. Seeing the weight drop made me feel like I was failing my baby. But once I got some fluids, everything was fine. It is just water loss, so don't worry too much.
I had a massive bout of diarrhea in my first trimester and honestly thought I was ruining my pregnancy because I lost weight. But my doctor reassured me, and today my toddler is healthy and super active. Just focus on drinking fluids right now.
Yes, if you lose a lot of fluids quickly, you might see a temporary drop on the scale. But please don't ignore it because dehydration is very dangerous when you are working and busy. Get some ORS and call your doc.
Please tackle this quickly at home with simple curd rice and coconut water so you don't end up needing expensive hospital admission for IV fluids. Getting admitted can easily cost a few thousands unnecessarily. If it continues, just go to your regular clinic for a basic checkup.
During my second trimester, I had a bad stomach bug and lost around 1.5 kgs in a week. My doctor just gave me some safe probiotics and told me to drink lots of fluids, and the weight came back once I was fine. Everyone's body is different though.
I know how draining this is, especially when you are already feeling weak. When I had loose motions, my doctor told me to stick to a simple BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). Keep your hydration levels up, okay?
I completely understand how terrifying any symptom can be when you have worked so hard for this pregnancy. While minor stomach issues happen, losing weight due to diarrhea needs attention. Please let your specialist know so they can guide you gently.
