pg and dehydrated - wwyd?

sarahandeddiejune212008

I am 7w pg and am having terrible m/s.  I'm having a really hard time getting enough fluids.  The NP gave be an rx for nausea, but it caused my supply to tank (it was an antihistamine).  When I went in yesterday I was told that I either needed to get more fluids or stop nursing because the new lo needs the fluids more.  I am so torn.  I know that m/s is only going to last for a few more weeks, so I feel like its not a good reason to stop.  I also feel it would be really cruel to just stop cold turkey.  But I don't want to  hurt #2 (who is growing right on track).  WWYD?  I'm trying really hard to push fluids, but I can only force down so much.

tokenhoser

There should be other drugs that won't kill your milk supply - for crying out loud, Domperidone is indicated for nausea and it will increase your supply! It's expensive and requires a compounding pharmacy in the States, though.

meg193

Have you tried drinking water with lemon and lime slices in it that is reall cold.  My m/s is finally better as of 2 days ago but that is how I managed to get down enough fluids.  You could also try ginger ale.  I would try really hard to get fluid down and not stop breastfeeding.  Chances are your m/s will be better in a few weeks.

sarahandeddiejune212008

Thanks for all your input.  I didn't know dom helps with nausea - and I have a ton of it sitting in the cabinet.  I'll just have to make sure it is okay while pg.  I figured out the black tea (decaf of course) works well for me.  I'm doing much better today.  Hopefully m/s goes away soon!