Re: Effects of Flu on Baby in Utero

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Marisa Geller M.D.
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Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Becky" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH"
<pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 12:24 PM
Subject: Effects of Flu on Baby in Utero

> I am 28 weeks pregnant.  This past week I got the flu and was
> hospitalized due to severe dehydration.  I was pumped with fluids and am
> back to feeling good again.  I was prescribed Phenegan (spelling?) for
> my neasea and vomiting.  I am curious what, if any, effects the baby may
> have from my illness and the medication.  Do germs and viruses pass
> through the placenta to the baby? The medication made me feel very loopy
> and out of it, did the baby feel this too? Thank you for your response!
>

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