Life with a stoma and pregnancy

Coloplast ambassador Beth Fenwick recently shared the news she was pregnant with her second child. During her initial pregnancy with her daughter, Violet, Beth did not have her stoma. In an effort to offer valuable insights to other expectant ostomates, we invited her to document and share her experiences.   We hope Beth's candid account, offers practical advice and tips for expectant mothers as they navigate both the transformations in their bodies and adjustments to their stoma routines.

Beth's pregnancy video journal

My first trimester

My first trimester

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My first trimester

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Changes to my body and how it impacted my stoma size and baseplate fit. Plus learning to carry extra supplies and adapting my routine.

My second trimester

My second trimester

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My second trimester

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What is normal? With twinges and cramping how do I know what is related to my stoma and what is part of the pregnancy. Includes hints and tips on diet and digestion. 

My third trimester

My third trimester

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My third trimester

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Feeling great and feeling more pregnant! An update on how changes to my routine and diet has progressed. How supporting products have helped my skin. Looking into changing to a new baseplate.

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Beth found this factsheet useful, we hope you do too! 


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