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Curious0-1 · Mar 14, 2008, 10:49 PM

I have a friend who is 11 weeks pregnant, and she says that she has lost 10 lbs since she found out she was pregnatn. She claims that the past couple of days she had to have IVs to help with her dehydration from throwing up so much. Is this unusual? Also, what things can she do to help the throwing up. I'm really worried about her. This is her 1st baby and she is 22 I think. She is very afraid of having this baby so I thought I could give her some advice on what she can eat so she can keep it down. Thanks

N0help4u · Mar 15, 2008, 05:59 AM

It is not normal in that she ended up in the hospital on IV's so
It couldn't have been the average morning sickness.
She needs to be drinking extra water.
Is she taking folic acid and prenatal vitamins?
Has she been checked for diabetes?

There are things like mineral water and electrolyte drinks that can be drank to prevent dehydration but she, being pregnant needs to ask her doc what are the best things
She can drink. Water of course being the main thing.

ChihuahuaMomma · Mar 15, 2008, 11:32 AM

I agree... I have a friend that is 18 weeks pregnant, and she passed out at work the other day because she was so dehydrated. She ended up going to the hopital. They put her on IV's and sent her home with prenatal vitamins and told her to drink TONS of water. The dehydration was caused by morning sickness, and not drinking enough water. She keeps a water bottle on her desk at work the whole time now...

J_9 · Mar 15, 2008, 11:43 AM

Dehydration is very common in pregnancy. The reason is that we don't realize that we have to increase our fluid intake a great deal more than when we weren't pregnant. Another reason is morning sickness. If it's too bad, called hyperemisis gravidarium, the doctor will give meds to help decrease the vomiting.

You don't mention how far along your friend is, but losing 10 pounds in the first trimester is not uncommon.

Putting a lady on IV hydration is not uncommon in pregnancy, I do it at least twice a week. But there are things she can do to help prevent it as mentioned in the posts above.

Curious0-1 · Mar 15, 2008, 10:24 PM

She is 11 weeks pregnant. I fear for her. She isn't really in the right state of mind to be pregnant; it just "happened." A while back she was bullimic and has a lot of emotional ups and downs. I am just afraid it has something to do with that. I don't know. I'm not sure if she is on vitamins or not, but I hope she gets better. She told me that even when she drinks water, she can't keep it down... I don't know. I hope she gets better.

ChihuahuaMomma · Mar 16, 2008, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by Curious0-1

She is 11 weeks pregnant. I fear for her. She isn't really in the right state of mind to be pregnant; it just "happened." A while back she was bullimic and has a lot of emotional ups and downs. I am just afraid it has something to do with that. I don't know. I'm not sure if she is on vitamins or not, but I hope she gets better. She told me that even when she drinks water, she can't keep it down...I don't know. I hope she gets better.

Just happening, can sometimes be a blessing. Hope she COMES to the state of mind to be pregnant, And I would suggest vitamins to her.

DoulaLC · Mar 16, 2008, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Curious0-1

I have a friend who is 11 weeks pregnant, and she says that she has lost 10 lbs since she found out she was pregnatn. She claims that the past couple of days she had to have IVs to help with her dehydration from throwing up so much. Is this unusual? Also, what things can she do to help the throwing up. I'm really worried about her. This is her 1st baby and she is 22 i think. She is very afraid of having this baby so i thought i could give her some advice on what she can eat so she can keep it down. Thanks

If she is not even keeping water down, the IVs are necessary. There are meds available to help with the nausea and vomiting which no doubt she is receiving. In most cases this will pass in the next few weeks... although some women battle feeling nauseous much of their pregnancy... or have a reprieve second trimester only to have it return at the end. I would think they would have tried several things for her already, but if not, a few that may help:

Motion or seasickness bands
Peppermint candy... sour candy
Ginger... ginger ale, ginger cookies, fresh ginger is even better
Flat cola
Crackers/dry toast/cheerios
Fresh air
Accupuncture
Acupressure

Once she has the vomiting under control, she may find having something in her stomach... small snacks throughout the day, can help.

megan321 · Mar 16, 2008, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Curious0-1

I have a friend who is 11 weeks pregnant, and she says that she has lost 10 lbs since she found out she was pregnatn. She claims that the past couple of days she had to have IVs to help with her dehydration from throwing up so much. Is this unusual? Also, what things can she do to help the throwing up. I'm really worried about her. This is her 1st baby and she is 22 i think. She is very afraid of having this baby so i thought i could give her some advice on what she can eat so she can keep it down. Thanks

Ummm no in most cases its never good to lose wieght while your pregnant. Tell her when she feels naseous to eat saltine carckers, sounds corny I know but trust me they will save your life, and yeah she should be drinking A lot of water, even if she's not thirsty, just get her to keep hydrated. In the end it will help both her and her baby.

buggage · Mar 16, 2008, 11:34 AM

The belemia thing could definitely be a problem if she is still having issues with that. Being pregnant, you have to eat and allow yourself to gain a healthy amount of weight(which is difficult for most women, but having a past history of belemia, it could be worse... especially if she is unsure about becoming a mother, as it wasn't planned, and she sounds concerned on the issue). Its understandable to lose some weight in the beginning, especially if you are having nausea, however, its definitely a concern that she has a history of belemia. If she hasn't talked to her doctor about this issue, whether she does it on purpose anymore or not, she needs to, as it is part of her health history. Keep in mind that its possible that she is past that time in her life, and she is simply having weight loss from the nausea and dehydration issues, but you are right to have some concerns as well.This is a sensitive subject, as its your friends situation and not yours, so these things have to be handled delicately. You are her friend, and you know best how to discuss sensitive issues with her, how to not be judgement and understanding and helpful, supportive. If she does need help with the matter, offer to talk to her doctor with her, go with her to any meeting/counciling etc she may need. Good luck, I hope that its all worry for nothing.