IBS During Pregnancy?

[Cupcake]

Just wondering if anyone has had IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) whilst pregnant & how it effected you? How did you deal with it...

I used to get it before being pregnant but not a lot and this morning i have the symptoms & im just wondering how it will be effecting bubs? Should i call my doctor?

[Arimeh]

I had it since I was 20 - and had it during my pregnancy with DS.

I took inner health tablets (IBS support) which really helped. My OB never mentioned anything in particular about it to me in regards to the baby's health though?

Oh - and FWIW - my IBS disappeared after I had DS. 3 years on and I still don't have it

[Cupcake]

Thats awesome you dont have it now Camme!! I used to get it A LOT! Then it disappeared for months but this is the first time ive had it this pregnancy & the crampy feeling is awful!

[Arimeh]

Yeah it is - I used to have to visit the toilet up to 12 times a day - it was horrible.

I'm not perfectly normal, I still probably go about 3 - 4 times a day, but its nothing compared to what it was, and no cramping at all now.

Definitely try the inner health tabs though, they really helped me.

[Cupcake]

Thanks for that! Will definately give them a go!

[MrsB26]

I had it diagnosed in my early 20's. When i was pg with ds i found all my syptoms dissappeared and didnt return until he was nearly 1. I remember my Ob telling me it was common for it to clear up while pregnant. Unfortunatly though this time nothing has changed. I'm 14 weeks and still having frequent episodes . My Dr isnt concerned but like Mel, i have have to resort back to inner health plus tablets too and i have found they have helped a little. Its horrible isnt it?