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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
Upper GI done during early pregnancy
Answered by
Elaine Brown, MD - Pregnancy, Gynecology
Elaine Brown, MD - BLOG
Billings - MT
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Upper GI done during early pregnancy
by April2, Nov 06, 2009 10:21AM
We had an Upper GI done on my daughter (before any of us knew she was pregnant) 13 days after conception. I'm so worried now. Can you please tell me if this could have hurt the baby and how?
She's also throwing up even her prenatal vitamins. I don't know what to do. Her first ob appointment is Nov.16th.
Thank you,
April
She's also throwing up even her prenatal vitamins. I don't know what to do. Her first ob appointment is Nov.16th.
Thank you,
April
Doctor's Answer
by Elaine Brown, MD, Nov 11, 2009 01:07PM
, Nov 11, 2009 01:07PMTo: April2
Hi!
At that stage of the pregnancy radiation has an "all or none" effect--that means that exposure to radiation either results in a miscarriage, or does not harm the baby at all.
Since your daughter didn't have a miscarriage she falls into the latter category, and there should not be any ill effects to the fetus.
Prenatal vitamins are very hard to take! I often tell my patients to try cutting them in half and taking half in the morning and half at night. OR if that doesn't work, I tell them to get a Flintstone's (or other) chewable vitamin that will stay down better. When she gets past the first trimester and the nausea settles down she may be able to tolerate the prenatals. If not, just continue with the chewables--its not that big of a deal. The important thing is the 400mcg of folic acid daily if possible.
I hope that helps. Its hard being a grandma! I am assuming your daughter is young.
Good luck!
Dr B
At that stage of the pregnancy radiation has an "all or none" effect--that means that exposure to radiation either results in a miscarriage, or does not harm the baby at all.
Since your daughter didn't have a miscarriage she falls into the latter category, and there should not be any ill effects to the fetus.
Prenatal vitamins are very hard to take! I often tell my patients to try cutting them in half and taking half in the morning and half at night. OR if that doesn't work, I tell them to get a Flintstone's (or other) chewable vitamin that will stay down better. When she gets past the first trimester and the nausea settles down she may be able to tolerate the prenatals. If not, just continue with the chewables--its not that big of a deal. The important thing is the 400mcg of folic acid daily if possible.
I hope that helps. Its hard being a grandma! I am assuming your daughter is young.
Good luck!
Dr B
Member Comments (2)
by April2, Nov 11, 2009 02:30PM
Yes, she is 17. Thank you so much for answering my question. I've had so many worries and stress as it is. We are helping our daughter as much as possible. Thanks again and God bless!
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