Re: Harm to my baby?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:21:46 -0500 (CDT)
Good answer, Robin. And by the way, Leah, you don't have to worry about
your baby. If you don't eat, you'll die.
HSM
At Tue, 4 Sep 2001, Robin wrote:
>
>At Tue, 04 Sep 2001, Jenna wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>I believe that I am almost 4 weeks pregnant,
>>I herd that if I don't eat my baby will die, is this true?
>>and can you explain why, thanks
>>Jenna
>
>Jenna,
>
>You need to eat if you are pregnant. You need to eat even if you are
>not.
>
>If the baby does not get the nutrients it needs to grow, then yes, your
>baby could die. We all need to eat in order to get the nutrients to
>keep us healthy and alive. We don't eat, we die...simple as that!
>
>If you think you are pregnant, please see your MD so you can get started
>on prenatal vitamins and to ensure the health of you and your baby.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>~Robin~
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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