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Can Presence Of Ketones In Urine, Affect The Fetus During Pregnancy?

my urine was positve for ketone and i am two months pregnant. i was admitted, given iv fluid and discharged when ketone changed to negative. is there any harm for the baby if this keeps happening, as i am always vomiting and unable to keep any food down?
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Ketones in your body will travel to your baby via blood and can harm your baby's developmemt. So keeping yourself well hydrated and taking medicines to stop your vomiting will greatly help you maintain your nutritional and water requirements.
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Can Presence Of Ketones In Urine, Affect The Fetus During Pregnancy?

Ketones in your body will travel to your baby via blood and can harm your baby s developmemt. So keeping yourself well hydrated and taking medicines to stop your vomiting will greatly help you maintain your nutritional and water requirements.