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Are diarrhea and nausea a symptom of labor onset?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/31/2024

Before labor begins, the pregnant woman will be in a stage known as the prodromal or latent phase of labor. This means that the pregnant woman will notice some symptoms that are indicative that labor is about to begin.

Thus, there are women who suffer from diarrhea, cramps and nausea before giving birth. This is due to the action of prostaglandins. In addition, as the digestive tract empties, uterine contractions are more effective.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.