Very mild food poisoning at 18 weeks

[Millbanks]

Hi ladies,

I had lunch out yesterday and threw up about 10 hours later. It was only twice and I didn’t have any other food poisoning symptoms. I’m not dehydrated and feel totally fine now.

However, I obviously googled “food poisoning while pregnant” and now I’m panicking that it’s going to affect the baby.

Does anyone have any experience of this and what did you do?

Thanks xx

[KiboXX]

Hey lovely,

It might just be baby sickness rather than food poisoning. I threw up a couple of days ago, have never been actually vomited with this or my previous pregnancy and thought I’d be past that bit now at 14 weeks 🤪

Might just have been something didn’t agree with you rather than was bad if that makes sense? Definitely give your gp or midwife a call tomorrow if you’re worried though. Hope you’re feeling better now x

[KiboXX in reply to KiboXX]

Just thought as well, are you back on progesterone support because of your SCH? That could be making your tummy a little sensitive as well, it always make my nausea worse xx

[Millbanks in reply to KiboXX]

I am, but I’ve never had an issue with it before 🤷🏼‍♀️ Who knows. Dr google is not my friend today xx

[Millbanks in reply to KiboXX]

Thanks lovely. I just can’t catch a break at the moment!That’s a good point about it maybe not agreeing with me… it was definitely the food that made me vom but may not have been bad or bacteria as you say. Did you have any other symptoms when you were sick?

Xxx

[KiboXX in reply to Millbanks]

No, it caught me by surprise to be honest! I’m still feeling nauseous in general but it has started to get a little bit better the last week or two so really not really sure what triggered it and hasn’t happened again since 🤷🏼‍♀️

I said to my husband last night, I really don’t like people who are all glowy and pregnant at the moment 😂 Hopefully we will both get to that stage soon 🙏🏻♥️ Xx

[Millbanks in reply to KiboXX]

That’s good 👍🏼 sorry you’re still having the sickness. But good that it’s easing up a bit. Haha I know what you mean!! Xxx ❤️

[KiboXX in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks lovely. It’s not fun but worth it ♥️ Xxx

[Artmum22]

Hi there, it could be the hormones since you baby is going on a growth spurt now If you have a lingering abdominal pain with headaches, it is better to go straight to the MAU and they will assess you. I think you will be perfectly fine but if you are worried, speak to your GP or midwife. Hope you feel better soon

[Millbanks in reply to Artmum22]

Thank you! I think I actually just over ate! Feeling much better now xx

[jolota]

I had definite food poisoning about 16 weeks, I think from some undercooked meat at a family BBQ, asked my midwife about it and she was supremely unconcerned, she basically said unless I'm still unwell after 48 hours then not to worry.

[Millbanks in reply to jolota]

Thanks for your reply. It does seem like it's not such a worry thankfully! Glad all was well with you x