An excellent home remedy for diarrhea in pregnancy is the mastic porridge, however, the red guava juice is also a good option.
These home remedies contain substances that regulate the intestinal transit and decrease the amount of water eliminated in the stool, helping to treat diarrhea. In addition, they are free of properties that cause contractions or increase the risk of miscarriage and can be used during pregnancy. See also: What to eat in diarrhea.
Before using diarrheal remedies, the pregnant woman should consult the obstetrician to see if she can take anything, as diarrhea is often of infectious origin, as in the case of spoiled food, and it is important to eliminate the stool.
Porridge
Masse porridge helps to trap the intestine making stool more solid.
Ingredients
- 1 glass of milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Sugar to taste
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients still cold and then bring to the fire for a few minutes, until thickened. Eat warm or cold.
Juice of red guava
Red guava juice is good for diarrhea because it contains tannin and lycopene, which are substances capable of fighting diarrhea and regulating intestinal transit.
Ingredients
- 1 glass of water
- 1 peeled red guava
- sugar to taste
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in the blender and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Strain and drink to follow.
