Ketones

[MrsDibble]

Apparently I have ketones in urine. Anyone know anything about this? MW said it means I am run down and not eating and drinking enough. Thought I was eating OK now, although have been feeling sick.

She said it was nothing to worry about but wondered if anyone had any info.

My mum got told she had ketones in her breath and they made her eat some sandwiches or something. I think that's what they did anyway. She definitely had to eat more.

Ketones is what your body produces when you're burning fat for energy. That isn't desirable during pregnancy as it quietens the baby.

Eating carbs reduces fat burning, generally speaking. Having at least one starchy meal a day will reduce fat burning.

Funnily enough I've been really craving carbs - didn't with dd1. Have been very keen on pasta.

I've been very thirsty as well though so was surprised to be told I was dehydrated with all the water I've been drinking.

Yes I had a urine sample and mw found keytones she said need to up my water intake or ill end up on a drip to be rehydrated, just carry a bottle if water and sip all the time rather than big gulps keep fluid in you at all time :) hope u feel better x

I always spell ketones wrong lol not bloody keytones