Gastro won't hurt bub, right?

[AndiE]

Hi Belfie, I had gastro a couple of times during my second pregnancy (had never had it in my life prior to that time!). I didn't get it as badly as you obviously have, but short answer (for me) was no ... it didn't affect bub one iota. I saw my GP not long after my second bout, and she wasn't worried about bub either as I too was feeling movement etc after having had the gastro bug.

Not sure about how you can avoid it. Like having a cold or something, it can strike when you least expect it. I'd imagine probiotics would help more in your recovery than actually helping you avoid it though. I'm no medico, but maybe your best defence is to keep up good hygiene habits - wash hands after supermarket trips etc, plus try and steer clear of anyone who's got it. Not so easy with a toddler though ....

Good luck - hope you feel better soon.

[Arimeh]

I had gastro 5 times when pregnant with DD1, a couple of times with DD2. They were always fine, its just us that suffer

Bubs definitely takes what they need from you, and you're probably dizzy cos there's not much left for you!! Keep up your fluids and try to rest as much as you can. Gastro can really take it out of you (so to speak..)

[mummato3]

Grab yourself some of that waterless hand gel and use it ...all the time. I have a small one in my bag and we have a pump container in the kitchen. The kids are really good and know that they need to use it before eating etc. Gastro is horrid and I wouldnt wish it on anyone...its good to try and get little ones into hand hygiene as early as you can.

[Fleur]

Hugs Belfie, hope you've seen the last of it!

I had gastro a couple of times with my other pregnancies, pretty sure the only thing you have to be careful of is your hydration. Once you're better, you're better.
Probiotics would be a good idea, some yoghurt or something.

[MantaRay]

As the others have said, gastro itself is not a problem, but it's important not to get dehydrated. If you find that you are not weeing much, and that it's concentrated (dark and smelly), then it's best to talk to your health care provider. Usually when you are pg and dehydrated you need some IV fluids in hospital.

I hope you feel better soon.