I ate outside food yesterday and since morning my stomach is upset. I am 10 weeks and now scared if it can affect baby. I will check with doctor if it continues, but has anyone faced food poisoning while pregnant?
Beta for a small upset, light food like rice and curd, and lots of ORS or nimbu pani helps. But if its proper food poisoning with vomiting, home totke is not enough na, get the doctor to see u. In pregnancy we dont take chances.
Mild stomach upset usually settles and baby is protected, but real food poisoning needs attention. Keep sipping ORS so u dont get dehydrated. Avoid taking any random tablet on ur own, ring ur doctor and ask what is safe.
Most mild cases pass without harm because baby is well buffered, but serious bouts can cause dehydration and electrolyte loss which isnt good. Hygiene is half the battle, eat fresh hot food. If it happens, doctor advice over self medication always.
Pls dont take food poisoning lightly when pregnant. The vomiting and loose motions can dehydrate u fast and that affects baby. If u have it now, especially with fever or u cant keep water down, call ur gynac today, dont wait it out.
Ugh being sick while pregnant is the worst, I know that feeling. The main worry is losing too much fluid. Keep tiny sips going constantly and please let ur doctor know if it doesnt settle in a day, they may want to check u.
