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Does Excess Eating Cause Any Harm During Pregnancy?
I just found out I am 7 weeks pregnant, however I have an eating disorder and have taken laxatives almost every day for at least the last month. I had stopped taking them for awhile and started again when I started getting pregnancy cravings and eating more. At the time I didn t know that s what it was. Now that I know I am pregnant I am trying to stop, but did I ruin my chances of having a healthy baby?
I share your concerns. Don't worry. Your baby will be healthy now also. In first trimester baby's energy needs are not high. You need to take good nutritious food now onwards. Please stop taking laxatives unless you have severe constipation.
I hope my reply will help you. Please write to hcm for follow up queries. Hit a thank. I wish you happy motherhood ahead. Take care. Thanks
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Does Excess Eating Cause Any Harm During Pregnancy?
Dear thanks for the question. I share your concerns. Don t worry. Your baby will be healthy now also. In first trimester baby s energy needs are not high. You need to take good nutritious food now onwards. Please stop taking laxatives unless you have severe constipation. I hope my reply will help you. Please write to hcm for follow up queries. Hit a thank. I wish you happy motherhood ahead. Take care. Thanks