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Posted 12/12/2011 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 4-5 weeks pregnant and just started to flare this past weekend. I've lost 3 lb and I'm getting nervous. I'm drinking ensure to get my calories up, but does anyone have any advice for supplements I could take to get my nutrients up? I'm taking prenatals, but anyone know of any other drinks or bars I could take?
Posted 12/12/2011 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
I was pregnant with the last one. I had tons of flares... only ask the doctor what medication you can take.. I didn't take any medication when I was pregnant.. I was too afraid to mess up my unborn child. so I deal with it the whole time... and it went away at 7ish month. takes a long time.. keep on eating what you can eat.. and avoid the others. that all i can do. that what i did..
Posted 12/12/2011 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know of any supplements off the top of my head and agree with rrtac070811 to eat what you can and avoid the food that doesn't agree with you. If it makes you feel better, for the most part even if you aren't gaining weight very fast or even losing a little weight the baby generally will still take what it needs from you. Also during the first trimester your hormones are going nuts which can cause many of us women with crohns to flare. As you progress and things start to level off a bit hopefully it will get better. With the first pregnancy I flared the whole time but it wasn't as bad after 14 weeks or so when I finally started to gain weight, she was perfectly healthy. I also flared at the start of my 2nd pregnancy but was pretty good after that. I had some complications with the 2nd but not due to Crohns. I have known some non crohns women that had severe morning sickness and lost a good deal of weight during the 1st trimester that went on to have healthy pregnancies. The most important thing is to keep your fluid intake up and eat the most nutrient dense items you can tolerate. I hope this helps.
Posted 12/12/2011 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations!

I've been through this twice. I was extremely ill during pregnancy and even had to consider surgery for intestinal obstructions.

I suggest you stick to your safest foods. Try going dairy/gluten free (if you haven't already), check with your docs about adding some digestive enzymes & probiotics (I found this helpful while pregnant), and talk to your GI and OB/GYN about changing up/adding medication to get this flare under control asap.

Try not to worry, though, women with CD have healthy babies too, but we just have more work to do in taking care of ourselves and the baby.

Keep us updated and best wishes!
Posted 12/12/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm so sorry you're flaring though, it's such a stressor on its own but then to be pregnant and worry about the baby is even worse.

I'm currently pregnant with my first, about 14 weeks and have flared since I got pregnant. I'm not sure if it will make you feel better, but I lost 15 pounds and was hospitalized with TPN and IV steroids and the baby is still OK. My OB said not to worry, he has cases of women with hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness, where they have to be hospitalized several times and their babies are healthy.

I would just stay in touch with your doctors and try your best to eat what you tolerate, get lots of rest and try and manage stress as best as possible (much easier said than done).

Good luck and I hope your flare subsides very soon.
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