https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 10:24:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280924 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:39:27 +0000 charlotte 2280924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd go now! It can only help. Around that far along I had an OB appt a day after a terrible stomach virus. I started crying in the office because I was so worried and she was like "hey, it's going to be okay but just go get some fluids to help you feel 100% faster". It was no big deal at all and the nurses were very sweet about it. Do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280922 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:35:12 +0000 BSB 2280922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had HG so I was admitted to the hospital at 8 &amp; 12 weeks. First time, I was at the OB office and told her I was throwing up for days and hardly keeping anything down. Second time, I was throwing up and at one point throwing up bile every 10 minutes. I couldn't even call the OB, DH called for me and they told me to come in. Since I had HG my nausea was a bit more severe.</p> <p>I was told to go to the hospital if I had trouble keeping water down. </p> <p>If I were you, I would go and get checked out. They can check your urine to see if you are dehydrated. They may give you different meds to control your nausea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280920 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:34:18 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2280920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say better safe than sorry. I would go in and get some extra fluid in you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280905 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:16:18 +0000 sapphire 2280905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can't keep water down and aren't peeing much, it's time to go in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280897 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:10:07 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2280897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a fever and drinking came out at #2 opposed to #1. I was serve rely dehydrated and needed three bags of fluids and they kept me overnight. I had a stomach bug with severe stomach cramps :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280871 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:41:14 +0000 Canoli 2280871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an episode of vomiting during my last pregnancy. The second time I vomitted I went to the PETU but I also work in a hospital so it made it easy. Even though I only vomitted twice I had abnormal labs and enough concern for them to give me fluids. They also offered IV Zofran which I said no to initially but continued to throw up so I agreed and that was the last time I vomitted. I know it's not ideal but I would get checked out. Rather be safe than sorry especially when it come to you and LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280868 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:39:36 +0000 Rockies11 2280868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely go in. I have had 2 HG pregnancies so I have a lot of experience. It's really easy to get dehydrated when pregnant, and it's super stressful on your body. I go in whenever my input doesn't match my output, when still vomiting, after a few hours. The great thing too is that they give you the fluids and some IV drugs to stop you from vomiting, and you're basically a new person! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280846 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:22:50 +0000 birdofafeather 2280846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had a high fever and was pretty shaky at 38w4d and overall felt terrible, so my OB told me to go to L&amp;D to get checked out. they gave me two bags of fluid because i was so dehydrated. turns out i had the flu. :( they prescribed tamiflu and i felt 90% better within 24 hours. i finished my meds 2 days before i delivered!</p> <p>the fluids helped a lot! a nurse also recommended a mix of gatorade and water (like 50/50) to get electrolytes and fluids down. i went through a lot of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280845 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:22:22 +0000 Truth Bombs 2280845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vomited bile and my OB sent me directly to the ER for fluids. I think it's better to be safe than sorry. I really wasn't there too long. Two bags of fluids and an IV administration of zofran made a world of difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280842 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:21:29 +0000 MenagerieMama 2280842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't want to give real medical advice over the internet, but feeling dizzy and not peeing are definite red flags to consider!</p> <p>I wanted to suggest pedialyte to drink rather than just water. Your body will absorb the fluid much more efficiently! Hang in there, being sick while pregnant is awful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280841 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:21:22 +0000 GreenThumb 2280841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does your OB's office have a doctor on call that you can speak with even though the office is closed? I know it stinks to have to go to the hospital, but better safe at this point for you both. I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dr-hb-when-to-go-for-iv-fluids-for-dehydration-while-pregnant#post-2280836 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:16:29 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 2280836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a stomach virus and am 27 weeks. I am not keeping any food down and I am taking small sips of water like my OB said and those are staying down for a while but when I do vomit, more liquid than I remember consuming comes up. I was told that if I am still not even keeping water down by tonight I need to go to the hospital for IV fluids for both me and the baby. I am peeing a little but not a bunch which makes me wonder if some is actually getting absorbed. Enough to not need fluids?</p> <p>When do I throw in the white flag and get IV fluids? I don't want to go if I don't need it but I also don't want to not go when I do and put his health (and mine) at risk.</p> <p>OB is closed and the hospital won't tell me anything unless I come in. If you had to get IV fluids, how did you know when to go? </p>