Gastro

[*LittleMissSummer*]

So turns out that DP has the dreaded gastro.

Since i am 13 weeks pregnant, how bad is gastro when you are pregnant? Should i see a doctor straight away if i get it?

[Pandora]

I dont think its harmful for your baby if thats what you mean.
The most important thing for both of you is to wash and dry your hands REALLY well to try to stop spreading it. Do you know how he got it (as in have other people at his work got it, family etc) as that might help you aviod it also.

[Lolli]

I think that will depend on how bad you got it, ikwim, and how sick you feel. Stock up on those hydralite iceblocks from the chemist, and Panadol, JIC.

[~clover~]

I'd worry more about dehydration than anything. I think its more of a worry later in pregnancy as the diarrhea & cramps etc might bring on early labour.
Keep hands etc clean, & do the usual, not sharing of forks, drinks etc.

[Laranna]

I had it when I was 8 weeks pregnant. Just make sure you keep your fluids up to avoid dehydration. You can get hydrating satchels to mix with water from the chemist. Get lots of rest and keep an eye on your temp. If you get a fever see your doctor.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Thanks ladies. I usually dont get gastro that bad, so fingers crossed i wont get it.

[Freya]

I dont think its harmful for your baby if thats what you mean.
The most important thing for both of you is to wash and dry your hands REALLY well to try to stop spreading it. Do you know how he got it (as in have other people at his work got it, family etc) as that might help you aviod it also.

It can actually be plenty harmful.


I got gastro at 20wks pregnant after my son got it very mildly. It hit me hardcore in an hours time frame and I ended up near unconcious by the time my Dh got home from work 3hrs later because I thought Id wait it out; its just gastro right I was in hospital on a drip severely dehydrated for 4 days in pre-term labour and at one stage they couldnt slow the contractions and we were told to prepare ourselves.
It started off 17wks of consistant pre term labour, a mountain of medication, constant monitoring and bedrest.
Not something you want to experience if you can avoid it.

Just be vigilant in your fluid intake and if you at all feel extremely bad or have cramping head straight to the hospital! Better to be safe than sorry.