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Is Loose Motion During Pregnancy Dangerous To The Baby?

hi Dr am 19 weeks pregnant n am having lot of loose motions. Befor i thought its due to the antibioticthak my Dr has advised me to take daily as am having urine infection but now its getting worse as am having lot of loose motions . Plz advise as is it dangerous for my baby ?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Any prolonged infection is not good for pregnancy and more so when there is diarrhea. This is because, there is a possibility of accelerated prostaglandin release in such instances and this can cause uterine irritability. Therefore, it is essential that the diarrhea is controlled soon. Please consult your doctor and ask for either a change in the antibiotic or addition of other medication to stop the diarrhea, if that is not possible. Addition of lactobacillus is often helpful in mild infections. For severe infections of the gut, a proper antibiotic becomes necessary. Please maintain a proper electrolyte balance. Take care.
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Is Loose Motion During Pregnancy Dangerous To The Baby?

Hi, Any prolonged infection is not good for pregnancy and more so when there is diarrhea. This is because, there is a possibility of accelerated prostaglandin release in such instances and this can cause uterine irritability. Therefore, it is essential that the diarrhea is controlled soon. Please consult your doctor and ask for either a change in the antibiotic or addition of other medication to stop the diarrhea, if that is not possible. Addition of lactobacillus is often helpful in mild infections. For severe infections of the gut, a proper antibiotic becomes necessary. Please maintain a proper electrolyte balance. Take care.