Vomiting bug-can't even keep water down

[Snowflakes1122]

What can I do to avoid dehydration? It only started 6am and I have been so sick already. Can't even keep any water down.

Any tips or advice welcome

Forgot to add, I'm 25+3 weeks

Ice cubes - suck them slowly. It's slightly less likely to come straight back up if it goes down slowly. And keeps your lips wet.

I had gastro flu when pregnant. Within a few hours of being sick I was admitted to hospital and put on a drip for dehydration. Do not underestimate how quickly you can become dehydrated if you are not keeping fluids down. Ring your midwife for advice.

You need to pass urine minimum of 6-8 hourly. Less than 8 hourly and it's really not good at all and you should probably go to a&e.
Otherwise, try ice lollies, ice cold water etc. And as soon as you can tolerate drinking then really make an effort to replace what was lost.

I rang the assessment unit, and they told me they don't really want me going on and waiting with a load of other pregnant women in the waiting room for the assessment unit. So to give it another 4 hours or so.

Is this right? I feel so rough and told her my concerns for dehydration on baby.
I've not been able to keep water down since last night

Going in not on

Drink one table spoon of water at a time, every 5 minutes. If you are sick again your body will have had time to process a little bit of water. Do you have rehydration sachets?

I'm having tiny mouthfuls with the hope my body is getting some of it.

I'm going to ask DH to bring some of those sachets home-good idea thanks.