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Asked by Holyhighpants

Q: Worried my baby won't get the nutrition it needs

Hey everyone I'm 15 weeks today and I'm having a terrible time trying to eats it's not because I'm sick or nauseated I'm actually really Hungary and love the thought of food but everything I put in my stomach hurts. It's like someone is scratching my stomach red raw to the point I'm in tears. I want to be healthy for my baby but I'm finding it impossible I take my multivitamin and can manage with mash banana sugar free custard and sustagen but its such a losing battle

This question was asked Apr. 5, 2013 5:23am
Category: Nutrition, Weight & Fitness

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Answered by Rockabump - Apr. 5, 2013 9:27pm
Awe Hun,I am so sorry you are sick. I wrote a message on here and talked about bananas. My grandma said to eat bananas and take tums.....it works. I was put on a zofran pump because mine is so bad. Had to stop using the pump because it gave me migraines. So when my grandma said bananas and tums.....really though she was crazy. Lol but grandma knows everything and she was right. Don't worry about the baby. It will take from you....everything it needs. As far as vitamins.....there are some that are liquid that you put under your tongue. Just remember not to take tums an hour before or after taking vitamins.....tums keep some vitamins from absorbing. Hugs mama to be!

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Answered by jacksonwest - Apr. 5, 2013 5:20pm
Try and think if there's a pattern to what's causing the problem and eat very natural food. I had the worst time with my prenatal vitamins that I stopped taking them, try going a day without them and see if it helps. I'm sure baby isn't happy if you're in so much pain so just do what you can to prevent it from happening. I would def try and push up that dr visit.

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Answered by nikkiblueeyes - Apr. 5, 2013 4:05pm
No me either food shouldnt be hurting you and like hopeful said baby will take everything from you so dont worry about that :) let us know how u get on though xx

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Answered by Holyhighpants - Apr. 5, 2013 2:20pm
Thanks for your support ladies im definitely going to see the doctor. i c don't understand why food would hurt me so much i can manage with the banana and custard but its still painful just not as painful as other foods the only time i get relief from it all is when im asleep otherwise its just constantly there

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Answered by hopefullll - Apr. 5, 2013 2:07pm
Definitely go to the doctor if you're in that much pain. As for not eating much, believe it or not, you will be malnourished long before your baby. You baby will literally take everything it needs and will eventually leave you terrible shape if you don't seek help. A lot of women who go through severe morning sickness(or other food issues) feel like they are starving their baby but that isn't the case so don't worry too much about harming your baby at this point. That being said, do not take that as a go ahead to not see your doctor. I just don't want you to be stressed thinking that your baby wont be healthy. The fact that you are able to eat something and keep it down is good and of course taking a prenatals help too but the further along you go in your pregnancy, the more baby will need. Good luck and I hope you are able to find out whats wrong and get some relief. Take care!

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Answered by nikkiblueeyes - Apr. 5, 2013 2:04pm
Oh god i really feel for you. I would just eat what you have been managing to and maybe try some smoothies aswell at least your getting something but you really need to see your doctor. Hope you feel better soon xx

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Answered by Holyhighpants - Apr. 5, 2013 1:54pm
I have an appointment for the 22nd i might try get an earlier one its just too intolerable :( it sux I've been trying to get pregnant for 2 years and i can't enjoy anything cause im in so much pain

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Answered by stephpan - Apr. 5, 2013 1:14pm
I think you should definitely talk to your doctor - it sounds like you might have some really severe acid reflux or even an ulcer...

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Answered by Holyhighpants - Apr. 5, 2013 11:16am
I made some pumpkin soup tonight it was kind of tolerable for a while but then after half hour I was in agony again I've tried antacids and everything but nothing helps I just want to rip out my stomach

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Answered by nikkiblueeyes - Apr. 5, 2013 8:48am
Have you tried soup? Just thinking if you can manage mashed banana n custard u should be able to eat soup. As for vitamins try soluble multivitamins or childrens chewable vitamins.
I would definitely speak to your doctor though hun, doesnt sound to good to be honest xx

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