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I was swimming in the ocean im 9 weeks pregnant i accidentally swallowed some salt water them threw up.. is my baby going to be ok?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Probably OK: You and your pregnancy will probably be O.K., however, you should be seeing a live OB MD for continuing prenatal care at this point who can perform the necessary examinations to assure you that the fetus is doing well in the intra uterine environment.

Answered 8/18/2020

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A member asked:

I was swimming in the ocean im 9 weeks pregnant i accidentally swallowed some salt water them threw up.. is my baby going to be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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