Diarrhea/upset stomach usually after baby is very active?

Question

It happens a lot after she’s active but also almost always I eat anything, even if its not fatty or spicy. I’ve had a lot of heartburn and acid reflux too this pregnancy. Any suggestions?

Answer

Unfortunately it’s probably your hormones.  The relaxin hormone that’s responsible for loosening up your joints/ligaments for birth also relax your intestines, esophagus, etc which is why heartburn and bowel movements change.  Your baby is probably kicking/compressing your intestines when they’re active (hence the the diarrhea release).  You can take heartburn meds but not much you can do for your intestines.  Same thing happens when people want to induce with castor oil but in reverse- bowel movements cause uterine contractions 🤷🏼‍♀️

Diarrhea/upset stomach usually after baby is very active?

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