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I had severe nausea with my first pregnancy. I was throwing up daily and could not handle many foods. The strange thing is that I also couldn't handle vegetables or citrus fruits, which are good for you. If you get B6 from vegetables, why would my body be rejecting them? Anyway, the thought of morning sickness, even more than labor and delivery, is what's keeping me from getting pregnant again. The Vitamin B6 shot gave me hope that I could feel better the second time around. However, I have a few questions:
-Does this mean that my first child was in fetal distress? Could there be any remaining effects from that on the baby now, such as hindered brain development?
-Does this mean the baby is deficient in B6 now and I should supplement with Vitamin B6 while nursing?
-If the fetus is under distress because of lack of V-B6, then why does it usually go away on its own after 3-4 months? (Although my appetite never did go back to normal until after delivery. I stopped throwing up, but I didn't have a taste for food.)
Thanks. I'm really enjoying this website.
In Reply to: morning sickness and vitamin B6 posted by Sarah [1622.62] on February 01, 2004 at 23:33:49:
Wondering what B-6 is supposed to do ? I had severe food
sensitivities after a chemical injury and oatmeal Cured it.
Later i read that B-6 was needed for All liver functions and
oatmeal had a lot of it.
In Reply to: morning sickness and vitamin B6 posted by Sarah [1622.62] on February 01, 2004 at 23:33:49:
Thanks, Sarah.
Your body demands MANY things in higher doasge than normal when you are pregnant. If your body tells you about the B6, by giving you the HG (hyperemesis gravidarum(, it is a blessing and only an injection will resolve the need quickly.
Once the child's brain has developed during this early time of pregnancy, so far as is known the higher doses are neither helpful or needed.
Regarding your second paragraph: Yes and Yes. See the brain chemistry archives for what you may have to deal with.
If you will read up on the development of the fetus, at different times during the pregnancy, you will see that the nervous system develops the most during the first month of pregnancy. This is why it is so important for women, during the child-bearing years to be taking at least 400 milligrams of folic acid (a B vitamin) all the time (pregnant or not) to prevent spina-bifida. By the time most women know they are pregnant, it is already too late to help.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: morning sickness and vitamin B6 posted by Sarah [1622.62] on February 01, 2004 at 23:33:49:
My first two pregnancies were wonderful. I was NEVER sick...even a little.
My third pregnancy was much like yours, it seems. From the time I was 4 weeks until I was 7 months, I vomited multiple times daily. Even water made me ill. I was in the hospital frequently for dehydration. The one thing I found that I could tolerate rather well was Propel. It is "fitness water" made by Gatorade which has vitamin enhancements - B6 being one of them. I also got a prescription from my OB-GYN for Reglan. It helps with nausea/vomiting and heartburn.
I am not pregnant with my 4th (and last!) child. I have had some nausea & vomiting but very very little compared with my last pregnancy.
Remember that each pregnancy is different. You may not necessarily have morning sickness again. Be optimistic!
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