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Re: 24 week dehydration and loss of weightFrom: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:08:35 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Jenn wrote: > >I am 24 weeks pregnant. I have had all day sickness since the beginning >of my pregnancy. I have lost a total of 19 pounds and have been >hospitalized for dehydration 3 times. My question is, what are the >risks my baby and I face if we continue to dehydrate and gain no weight? >Thank you very much for your time. Jenn, There are potential issues regarding growth, neurodevelopment, etc. If you are in that bad of shape, alternative therapy must be considered. These can include types of tube feedings or intravenous nutrition... Lynn
-- Lynn D. Montgomery, MD Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center Missoula, Montana
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