Still not eating. Second time Mommy / First pregnancy - NAME HELP. They can also go away, then come back. A baby continues to take all it can from it's mother's body that is how pregnant women's babies survive in third world countries. I am worried because I know the baby needs calories, but I can't be the first pregnant woman to ever get the stomach bug. If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, the safest approach is to not drink alcohol at all. Drink as many fluids as you can and don't force solids until you feel like they will stay down. And how many woman go through terrible morning sickness without eating for days/weeks? I hope you feel better soon. I've been taking Tylenol to ease the fever but was super worried how not eating could affect my baby. Baby will be fine...you have enough reserve. Don't worry! Full calorie gatorade. Finally, don't drink booze. If you can't keep anything in for more than 24 hours you should call your dr b/c they might have to put you on an IV to make sure you stay hydrated. Hope you feel better! The baby will be fine. It could damage your unborn baby's nervous system. British Columbia, 2 kids; Virginia, 1 child; Fayetteville, North Carolina, 18 kids; Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1 child; California, 2 kids; Gaylord, Minnesota, 1 child; British Columbia, 2 kids; Dexter, Michigan, 1 child; Florida. This is why it's important for women to take some sort of prenatal, even flinstones, as they are for the woman to stay healthy during the pregnancy. i always wondered, like if anyone was evern stranded in the forest or somewhere and pregnant, and they could not eat for days if their baby would die... sometimes i will go rgiht from breakfast to dinner without eating and i wonder if it has an effect on baby??? I say try and take the prenatal and get fluids. just curious , thanks ladies. Anything. Our content is doctor approved and evidence based, and our community is moderated, lively, and welcoming. You absolutely need to stay hydrated though so do your best there. Get expert guidance from the world's #1 pregnancy and parenting resource, delivered via email, our apps, and website. I've read how not eating for more the 13 hours can cause pre term birth and even problems like spinal bifada in the baby and so I'm very worried.... Im currently 11 weeks i haven't eaten or drink for the past 3 days should I be worried or should I seek medical attention????? Can't do water. Share Your Updates With Family And Friends Every Week. Connect with 1000s of pregnant moms & parents in your area! This morning, I am trying to talk myself into eating something. Herbal teas. How long can I go without eating while pregnant? Without going into too much detail, it hit me from both ends. National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, Anesthesia-related maternal mortality in the United States: 1979-2002, January 2011. I hardly ate. I'm starting to feel better and should be able to force food down tomorrow but my baby should be ok right? Quite a few. Just stay hydrated! The March of Dimes provide a week-long menu that offers examples of healthful food choices during pregnancy. It matters not that these women are not getting enough food, the baby simply takes the nutrients he/she needs anyways. You can also make yourself less hungry by drinking lots of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. You should drink no more than 4 cups of herbal tea a day. I did drink Gatorade. Alternatively, suck on ice cubes as this makes you feel full. I know it's bad! This product is matched to user comments in this post. Your calorie intake will depend on how old your nursling is. Actually can't even take the prenatal cuz it comes up. I was tinking the same thing earlier today haha. If you have to try to set an alarm for yourself to eat. Pregnant women who do not eat due to lengthy fasts or famine risk losing the baby in a miscarriage or a premature stillborn delivery.