my wife is 4 month pregnant, she skipped breakfast and lunch...is this OK for the baby
2007-01-15 04:33:15 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it`s only been this day...but the odd time she misses breakfast....we already have two healthy children...but this pregnancy seems to be affecting my wife diffrent.
2007-01-15 05:00:24 · update #1
A women's appetite, when she is pregnant, should indicate her body's needs and the baby's needs. If she doesn't feel hungry, she's probably topped up with enough nutrition. Discuss it with her.
2007-01-15 04:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
every once in a while isn't going to hurt, its if she makes a habbit of it that u need to interveen. hell, i didn't have breakfast or lunch until i was nearly 4 months because i were just puking it straight back up, and i've been told my baby's developing just fine!
mind, if you're wife's snacking all the time until dinner i can't see it hurting. i don't have breakfast or lunch because i have a 'fruitbag' (my hand bag is full of fruity things, and my pockets are buldging with phone, make-up, money....) that goes everywhere with me. if you're worried about her behaviour, ask her how she's feeling about having this baby. without the other kids, just you and her. she may be feeling like you're not understanding her. i'm sure you do really, but pregnancy turns our brains to mush! tell her ur worried about her skipping meals, and want to help.
either way, good luck, and congratulations
p.s, did u kno that morning sickness can come back for round two? maybe its come back to visit her and thats why she skipped?
2007-01-15 08:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by evilbunnyhahaha 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am currently 23 weeks with my 3rd child and since this pregnancy started I have not been able to eat breakfast. If I don't wait until after 12 noon to eat, I get sick as a dog and stay this way all day. My doctor said that some womans bodys react this way, he said just to make sure that I am getting enough food in my body to cover the meals I have to skip.
2007-01-15 05:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is she feeling nauseous? If so that may be why she's skipped meals. Still, it isn't good for her or the baby. She should nibble at least on some crackers. That will help calm her stomach and then maybe she will have some sort of an appetite. Eating several small meals instead of 3 large meals a day helps too.
2007-01-15 04:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by hot mama 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not good for either one of them. It's best if she eats about 5 smaller meals every day. She needs lots of energy and calories. Offer to make breakfast for her if she is in a hurry to go to work or something. Give her some toast or a cereal bar to eat in the car. Or a protein/breakfast shake. If she has bad morning sickness, bring her something to eat before she even gets out of bed. The longer she goes between meals/snacks, the worse the m/s will be.
2007-01-15 04:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i sure hope your wife like was just in a hurry this morning. when you are pregnant you eat REGULARLY. common sense. not only does the baby need constant nourishment for growth, the food also increases blood supply which is very important. are you sure she is taking her prenatal vitamins or going to her dr appointments? i'd check that out, since she's not even doing such a simple thing as eating. does she really want this baby? sorry to be blunt, but its something to think about, especially for the health of your baby. good luck. make her do better, for the baby's sake. it's an innocent here. helpless. you are its father. also, on the other hand, your wife may be sick herself and has not told you. you really need to find out what is going on.
2007-01-15 04:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by carmen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No that is very bad, she will end up feeling ill if she does that. Why did she anyway surely she is aware she is taking care of a baby in there. When the baby is born she won't make it skip breakfast and lunch so why is she now?
2007-01-15 04:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is she skipping meals because she feels sick? Obviously she should try to eat regularly even if she doesn't feel like it.
If she really can't eat, she should see a doctor.
The baby will probably be fine, but your wife is in danger of getting sick and if she is low on some nutrients, this could cause problems for the baby.
2007-01-15 20:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was pregnant I didn't always feel like eating three meals a day so I often skipped meals. My children are both healthy and active and very intelligent. Your wife should listen to her body and not be forced to eat if she can't face it.
2007-01-15 06:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by ☞H.Potter☜ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she is experiencing neausa and she can't keep it down, what is the point, right?
Right now, in the 4th month, my wife's doctor says that getting major amounts of vitiams and nutirents is not as major as it will be later on down the road. So, if she is waving off a meal here and there, it is ok. Warn her, that the doctor will give her grief if she loses weight at this point though. (He did to my wife!)
Just be patient with her and try to encourage her to eat whatever she can keep down. It will get better... NOTE, I didn't say get 'great' cause if she is like my wife, she make experience morning sickness on and off ALL the time. But 'better' is a pretty good word!
Good luck to you and your wife!!!
2007-01-15 04:45:01 · answer #10 · answered by doctor_76 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This will not hurt the baby in any way, however, it will take much needed nutrients away from your wifes changing body. I am guilty of this once and a while and doing great! As long as it is not a habit everything will be fine.
2007-01-15 06:53:28 · answer #11 · answered by flaminfortune 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋