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writes:Hi My sister is pregnant- she is only about 7 weeks and is eating so much. She says she is hungry all the time. Is this a sign of anything? Sign of more than one baby?? Also, she does fasting days when she does not eat anything for 2 out of 5 days- she was doing this before she got pregnant, is it still safe for her to do it now whilst pregnantThanks all Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 January 2014): I ate all day during first mo ths and then was puking it all out. It was terrible but then at 4 months I started feeling better. I had one healthy baby girl, not 2:)
I ate and ate my whole pregnancy, craving salty things then sweets. At the end my doctor told me to not indulge in sweets so much of fear of diabetes.
Your sister is making a big mistake Dieting. Reasonable healthy eating is one thing, but fasting is not for pregnancies.
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reader, Lindaloo +, writes (17 January 2014):
Lindaloo is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHi
Thanks- all I was after was some advice not to be looked down at.
Yes she has seen the midwife today and is 25 years old.
Thanks for advice
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reader, AuntyEm +, writes (17 January 2014):
 Apologies for busting your margin (mine looks fine)
I just wanted to add the link we give all our pregnant ladies here in the UK.
Here, maternity care is led by highly trained midwifery staff so it is fine to see a midwife in this matter and she will refer to a consultant team if necessary. First scans (here in the UK) are done from 7 to 14 weeks, depending on when the woman books for maternity care. An anomaly scan is done around 22 weeks and unless there are any more complications more scans are unnecessary.
Temorary fasting isn't ideal but won't harm the baby. If she stopped eating altogether, then that is a different matter, but seems this girl is fast/binge eating. This is more of a problem to her rather than the baby.
If she isn't already booked for antenatal care, now would be a good time to contact the GP for referral.
It's no unheard of to develop eating disorders during pregnancy and again this needs supervision by trained obstetric staff.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (17 January 2014):
 @EWO and Honeypie : You talkin' to me? ... You talkin' to me ?!...
I don't even know what you talkin' about.
My vocabulary is juss the same as any otha New Yawk goil. :)
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reader, person12345  +, writes (17 January 2014):
 If that's how her eating was before she got pregnant, it's probably fine. I know lots of people who just prefer to go for a few days without food and feel better on it. Fasting =/= starving. As long as she is not underweight, is making regular visits to her doctor, and is paying attention to how she feels, I don't think you should say anything.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 January 2014): NO...THE FASTING IS NOT SAFE!!! It is foolish! I've read that women can fast at no risk up to the 20th week without premature birth. However; I think she should be closely monitored by her doctor.
She should eat as much as she likes. Just keep it nutritional.
Your sister should do only what her obstetrician recommends that she do during her pregnancy. The fetus is drawing all of his/her nourishment from her body.
What ever is lacking will be drained from her system reserves. Her blood has to be properly oxygenated and healthy for the baby's healthy brain and physical development.
Her body is going through a lot of hormonal changes and she really shouldn't do anything without consulting her doctor first. PERIOD!!!
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (17 January 2014):
 margin is fine HERE on this computer btw...
I concur with all the other wise aunts.
being hungry is not a sign of twins or anything wrong.. she's hungry..
fasting by choice.. well it seems counter intuitive to me while pregnant. I have friends who are doing the JUDDD diet and only eat about 500-700 calories a day on low days and regular calories on alternate days (around 1800) and are doing it to lose weight.
Unless your sister is morbidly obese she should not be dieting while pregnant.
Either way the key is she must seek medical attention ASAP... there are prenatal tests and checkups she needs for her health and the health of her baby.
I would advise your sister to make an appointment with her OB/GYN. If she does not have one... ask your mom who to go to....
you are 18-21 is this an older or a younger sister?
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (17 January 2014):
 *raises hand*
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (17 January 2014):
 Hey who busted the margin? oh Hi Aunty Em! And OP I totally agree with the Aunts that she needs talk to her Dr. about "proper alimentation", everyone who loves Cindy for her wonderful vocabulary raise your hand!
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 January 2014): Yes, she should see her dr, this isnt really something I would get advice about from strangers, no offense... But most of the advice you received is right on the money.
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reader, AuntyEm +, writes (17 January 2014):
Eating more is not a sign of twins.
If she fasts on some day this will have no ill effect of the baby at the moment but she should try to eat a healthy balanced diet throughout the pregnancy.
http://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/Library/our_services/maternity/Pregnancy_book.pdf
Send her this link and get her to read through 'Your health in preganacy' chapter. This is approved government advice and is regularly updated.
She can also discuss her diet/eating habits with her midwife, who she should see regularly throughout the pregnancy.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (17 January 2014):
She needs to go see her doctor. GET some vitamins for the baby (and herself) get a full check up. And fasting while pregnant doesn't sound like a smart idea.
Though the whole eating for two, isn't true either, you can eat sensible and the baby will get their share.
Hungry all the time, well if she is FASTING it's her BODY telling her it needs sustenance! HER body is providing nutrition for the baby too, however IF she doesn't eat the baby will take (from HER BODY) what it can. Doesn't mean fasting is good for ANYONE while pregnant.
SHE NEEDS to go see her doctor, that is what pregnant women DO when they find out they are pregnant.
And the hunger is NOT an indication that she is expecting twins. It's an indication that she is HUNGRY.
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reader, CindyCares +, writes (17 January 2014):
No, it's just a sign that she is pregnant :). Some women develop a huge appetite, some don't;that's all .
Anyway, she'll know it soon, at 8 weeks the doctor can definitely distinguish if there are two different heartbeats. And ,isn't she having her first eco-scan soon ? Has not she seen an OB/GYN yet ? Why ?...
Aa for the fast : I basically fasted for all the first 3 months of my pregnancy ( I LOST 18 pounds , rather than gaining weight ) because I had a bad case of hyperemesesis, meaning that I could literally not keep down anything. Obviously I was freaking out but my doctor reassured me, told me that the foetus get nourished by the mother's bloodstream anyway, not by the quantity of food she takes in, and I suppose he was right since I gave birth to a healthy, BIG baby.
Yet, I was FORCED to not eat, or eat just the minimal indispensable to survive. Your sister , who's forcing her ? Why can't she follow a balanced , healthy diet, if ever there's a moment to do that , that is when you are pregnant. That the fetus can wing it for some months even with an under nourished mother, it's not a good reason to under nourish yourself if it is not necessary. Your sister should really consult her doctor about proper alimentation, and follow what he says.
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reader, haribo158 +, writes (17 January 2014):
Obviously we are not doctors on here, so i while i think this doesn't sound healthy I ultimately have no way of knowing. She NEEDS to tell the truth to her doctor and get the relevant information and advice. If you are worried she won't tell her doctor, there is nothing wrong with visting a clinic or hospital yourself and getting info and pamphlets about prenatal nutrition.From an emotional perspective, you need to remind her that everything she does to her body now, she is doing to the baby, and ultimately baby is number one. When she is fasting, so is her foetus, does her growing foetus want that?
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (17 January 2014):
My advice on something like this is for he to see her doctor, who health visitor, to get proper advice. Being pregnant does take a lot of energy, and she should probably just listen to her doctor. Keep an eye on her fasting though, as I'm not sure that can be a good thing really.
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