18) What are the risks to the mother if she has sickness bug during pregnancy?
There are a few risks to the mother if she has sickness bug during pregnancy. The first is dehydration. Dehydration can cause pre-term labor, low birth weight, and even stillbirth. Additionally, it can be difficult to rehydrate if severe enough. The second is malnutrition. If the mother isn’t able to keep anything down, she could become malnourished, which can lead to problems with the pregnancy and when the baby is born. Additionally, if the mother has a fever, there is a risk of birth defects. Finally, there is a small risk of the infection causing sepsis, which can be deadly. Resource
8) The importance of seeking medical advice if you are pregnant and have sickness bug.
If you are pregnant and have sickness bug, it is important to seek medical advice. This is because, although sickness bug is usually not harmful to unborn babies, there is a small risk that it could lead to dehydration, which can be harmful.
Dehydration can cause the baby to grow more slowly and can lead to other problems such as low birth weight. In severe cases, it can even cause the baby to die.
Although the risk of dehydration is small, it is important to seek medical advice if you are pregnant and have sickness bug, just to be on the safe side.
Visit pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk to learn more about sickness bug when pregnant. Disclaimer: We used this website as a reference for this blog post.