Tummy Bug

[upsydaisy]

Hi I've come down with sickness and upset tummy - I'm 12 weeks pregnant. How long should I let it go on before speaking to midwife? Am only managing to keep litle sips of water down (feel utterly AWFUL!!) This has been since about 9pm last night. Cheers

[K82]

I personally would give it 24 hours & then speak to either your midwife &/or GP. I had the flu at 12 weeks & my GP was great & he really put my mind at ease although he couldn't give me anything. Babies in the womb are very resilient. Good luck & hope you feel better soon x

[danchip]

the baby will be taking everything it needs from your reserves so will be fine although you feel awful and cant eat

[alijangra]

Dont let this go on too long before speaking to your midwife, it could be a condition called hyperemisis gravidarum (basically chronic vomiting in pregnancy) and you can become dehydrated and acidotic very quickly. So if it lasts over 24 hours, call your midwife.