still not keeping food down:(

[vanbabybump]

Hello Ladies! I Was Just Wondering If Anyone Knows If I Still GeT Vitamins And Nourishment From The Food I Throw Up Or Is It Just A Total Waste? I Know ThIs Is A Question For The Dr But My Next Appt Isn't For Another 2 Weeks (When We Also Find Out The Sex). 17 Weeks And 2 Days Today. Good Luck To Everyone.

[mrsaubrey]

Tell your OBGYN about this.  I did and they prescribed me pills that help stop the nausea and vomiting.  It doesn't work perfectly, but is a big help.  Don't take something over the counter, as it might not be safe for baby.  The doc will know what I am referring to.

[Ellen038]

I'm 22 weeks and have the worst time keeping anything down. It's important you find a way to keep those prenatal vitamins down. It's recommended to take them before bed if you are nauseated. I keep loosing weight but somehow I manage to keep down the vitamins for the most part. Your baby needs those vitamins especially if your not able to eat much.

[vanbabybump]

ThankYou Ladies, I'll Try Those Out. It's Hard When Every Friend That's Gone Through Pregnancy Hasn't Had It This Ruff. :)

[CountryMomToBe]

Try chewing papaya enzymes with your meals.  My midwife recommended it and it did wonders for not only my nausea/vomiting but also my bowel movements and fatigue (vomiting 12x a day makes one super tired).  They basically help breakdown your food so you get more of the vitamins/nutrients from the food you eat.  I also take probiotics to keep my flora at nice healthy levels in my gut and that helps as well.

[LadyBeeley]

Yes you do. From ths moment it hits your stomach it starts the process of being broken down. I was reeeeally sick for a while and sometimes still am. I knew after I got sick I needed to put something back in just to keep SOME nutrients in me at all times. So i would use watermelon (which seemed to really help with the sickness). If I was sick, id chomp down a few pieces.