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Can gastroenteritis during pregnancy hurt my unborn child?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Unless you have extremely unusual complications.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe: Dehydration can result from the gastroenteritis. Dehydration is a major cause of preterm labor so stay well hydrated.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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