Being a new parent is challenging enough. However, if you know what to expect, that makes for a smoother transition. One of the most common changes after pregnancy is bowel problems, including hemorrhoids, constipation, fecal incontinence, and diarrhea. Changes to bowel movements after pregnancy happen due to uterine contractions, pelvic floor issues, and changing hormones. However, your bowel movements should become regular shortly after giving birth. Still, if you have trouble returning to regular bowel movements, some treatments might help. Here's what you need to know about postpartum diarrhea, constipation, and other bowel problems. urbazon / Getty Images Changes in bowel movements are not uncommon after giving birth. Fecal incontinence, the inability to control your bowels, affects anywhere from 5% and 26% of postpartum people. However, those bowel changes tend to go away fairly quickly, Rita M. Knotts, MD, a gastroen...
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