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I am currently approaching 16 weeks of my pregnancy, and just caught a stomach bug at work. should i be worried that it may cause harm to my baby?
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Most cases, ok: However some viruses and bacteria, can travel through the utero-placental connection affecting the baby. Important to discuss with your OB doctor for testing and evaluation, to be safe.
Answered 4/17/2020
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