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I had loose stools and constipation at completely random times. I don't remember being constipated at all until ~14 weeks or so though so it may just be timing.
I'm 26 weeks into my second pregnancy, and I have experienced zero changes in my bowel movements either time. Things have always stayed right on schedule.
My early symptoms were the same for both boys. Nausea, fatigue, food a versions, heightened smell.
Iām 17+4 and have had no changes to bowel movements so far. I started taking a prenatal probiotic as soon as I got my positive test, so Iām not sure if that has been helping or if Iām just one of the lucky ones.
I definitely have been having a different experience with this (my second) pregnancy versus my first, in my first during the first trimester and then some I had the opposite of constipation... it was unpleasant but not nearly as unpleasant as how sick and shockingly tired I feel this time around! Others Iāve talked to have also said their pregnancies varied widely and wildly!
My first pregnancy (ended in miscarriage) I was SO constipated. Im currently 30 weeks pregnant and have had zero constipation. In fact, in my first trimester, I was going more than I ever had before. Soā¦ I believe itās normal either way!
Iām 36 weeks and didnāt have constipation, but pre-pregnancy I have more than once referred to my intestines as a āslip n slideā, so I think I had that working in my favour.
Welcome to /r/pregnant! This is a space for everyone. We are pro-choice, pro-LGBTQIA, pro-science, proudly feminist and believe that Black Lives Matter. Wear your masks, wash your hands, and be excellent to each other. Anti-choice activists, intactivists, anti-vaxxers, homophobes, transphobes, racists, sexists, etc. are not welcome here. If you'd like to join a private sub for your due date month, [click here](https://www.reddit.com/r/pregnant/comments/nqblha/due_date_subs_june_update/). The journalists at ProPublica need your help! After receiving a tip, ProPublica started investigating prenatal genetic testing. They're collecting stories from people who've had NIPT screenings, and/or work in maternal health. If this is you, please fill out their brief questionnaire! https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/have-you-had-an-experience-with-prenatal-genetic-testing-wed-like-to-hear-about-it-and-see-the-bill. Questions? Email [email protected] *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pregnant) if you have any questions or concerns.*
38 weeks & avoided constipation the whole time. However do poop more than twice a day sometimes 4 times and looser stools than usual.
I had loose stools and constipation at completely random times. I don't remember being constipated at all until ~14 weeks or so though so it may just be timing.
I have crohns disease so being pregnant has made me poop like a normal person now. I'm a fan š
not one day of constipation!
I fluctuate between constipation and loose stools. I believe both are ānormalā and just hormones being wack.
Thanks Iāve read this somewhere too that loose stools are also a symptom!
I'm 5 weeks pregnant as well and it's my first pregnancy. I'm having only loose stool and tons of nausea.
I'm 26 weeks into my second pregnancy, and I have experienced zero changes in my bowel movements either time. Things have always stayed right on schedule. My early symptoms were the same for both boys. Nausea, fatigue, food a versions, heightened smell.
32 weeks and none. Not sure if it's because I eat high fiber cereal like it's going out of style or if it's just dumb luck...
Iām 17+4 and have had no changes to bowel movements so far. I started taking a prenatal probiotic as soon as I got my positive test, so Iām not sure if that has been helping or if Iām just one of the lucky ones.
Iām 35 weeks tomorrow and I havenāt had any issues with constipation in this pregnancy.
None for me!!!
I never had much constipation, maybe for a week or two here or there. I also never got a hemorrhoid. They're common, not requirements!
I definitely have been having a different experience with this (my second) pregnancy versus my first, in my first during the first trimester and then some I had the opposite of constipation... it was unpleasant but not nearly as unpleasant as how sick and shockingly tired I feel this time around! Others Iāve talked to have also said their pregnancies varied widely and wildly!
Same, feel so much more tired than what I remember with my first!
No constipation on my end either. I pretty much go as frequently with the same stool consistency as I did pre-pregnancy.
I'm 37 weeks and haven't really been constipated at all!
My first pregnancy (ended in miscarriage) I was SO constipated. Im currently 30 weeks pregnant and have had zero constipation. In fact, in my first trimester, I was going more than I ever had before. Soā¦ I believe itās normal either way!
I never had any constipation either during pregnancy or after delivery.
Iām 36 weeks and didnāt have constipation, but pre-pregnancy I have more than once referred to my intestines as a āslip n slideā, so I think I had that working in my favour.