Starving your baby

[Yoshi20]

Im 21weeks along and i usually only eat once a day and its normally something light or small. I dont drink fluids often and in the beginning i was always sick so i wasnt taking much in and i dont take the prenatals because i get sick. Before i got pregnant i barely ate anything during the day and take out every night. What should i do? Is this considered starving my baby?

[Yoshi20]

I was told at 12+5 that i was a lil dehydrated but after that every other appointment nothing was said about it and it slipped my mind to ask but i been having contractions i was just told to walk and drink water again nothing more was said and im only 21+1

[NicoleW09]

Your baby will take what it needs from you. What is concerning is the risk of dehydration. When you're pregnant, if you become dehydrated you could actually go into labor or start having contractions. You really need to mention this to your ob at your next appt.

[tasha_labruyere]

If the prenatel pills r making u sick go to walmart and buy prenatel gummies :) theyre REALLY good i culd eat them all day! Actually u dont even have to take "prenatel" vitamins. Just any vitamins. I was taking flinstones for the longest time lol ob said it was ok just as long as im getting something!

[Yoshi20]

Im definately going to bring this up on the 11th for my next prenatal appointment. Thanks, i was really worried about how it would effect my baby.

[Shirano]

The baby will take the nutrients they need from your body so you are just really doing damage to yourself by not eating. Eating is very important but making sure you are hydrated is even more important. Start eating something at least three times a day if not more. Just little snacks for on the go, but packed with nutrients. Also talk to your doctor about your prenatal vitamins making you sick. You cold be able to take two flinestone vitamins instead. Not eating and not taking your vitamins can cause you and the baby problems. It will first start with you though because they are taking in your nutrients first.