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Q: Is diahrea & stomach cramps normal during early pregnancy?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 17th, 2007

im 7 weeks pregnant i want to kno if its normal to do diherrea when your pregnant also i get stomach aches and cramps is that normal?? when does my pregnant belly begin to show?? and can you give me some kinds of foods i should eat and shouldnt eat

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 26th, 2007

Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A2488

Diarrhea, stomach ache and cramps during pregnancy are not normal. You could be experiencing a gastrointestinal infection.
You can eat whatever you want during pregnancy. You might want to check out some guidelines here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/having_a_ba by/pregnancy_diet.shtml. or http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition _fit/nutrition/eating_pregnancy.html. Alcohol, cigarettes and many types of pharmaceutical drugs are forbidden. Vitamin and mineral supplements are recommended during pregnancy.

The time it takes for a pregnancy to "show" is generally around months 3-4. Each woman's body is different so you'll want to be sure to make your regular check ups at the gynecologist or obstetrician's office to monitor the health of your pregnancy.

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