my friend is pregnant and her mother is so mad at her about it that she wont feed her breakfast or dinner, she dosen’t have a job (she’s a freshman in high school) im not sure how much money she has in her account but it cant be that much….even though she is pregnant she seems to be getting skinnier and skinnier ….today she said she could barely walk when she got out of bed…and she looks…almost frail and very tired…she said she didnt want to eat today….because she’ll throw the food up…what should i do? wont it damage her health if she eats this little and she’s pregnant??
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First of all she needs to go to the hospital & seek medical help ASAP!! The baby’s father grow up & take care of his responsibilities No matter what age he is!! Her & that baby is his responsibility now! I know she’s scared but she needs to get medical help! There are teen programs everywhere. Try to talk to the school Social Worker & the Nurse & let them know her situation plus she has to be willing to get help!! This doesn’t mean she has to get rid of her baby or anything like that!! But please tell your friend just becaue her mom won’t listen there is always someone else who will. Try to feed her soup, salted crackers ( nausea), bananas or any fruits, vegetables, milk, Orange juice, ginger ale, Soft baked salted pretzels or regular ones & whatever else should all be good. Also find out what makes her nauseous so she can avoid it!!! If she don’t like milk then she’s going to have to go to the doctor to get a supplement!! Try not to give her fried foods so much it can cause her to regurgitate (vomit)! try to make her eat even when she’s not hungry 6 SMALL MEALS A DAY IS REQUIRED!! But She can have more!! This is to keep her from being hungry. Hard candies like lolipops, jolli ranchers, peppermints & even lemon heads can help to stop the nausea. I pray that the two of you take this advice & go to the doctor & the School Social Worker for help! They can help her with free youth programs & she can finish school & get a job to take care of her & the baby!! I’m not here to judge you just trying to help!! Tell her I said to keep her head up because It’s going to get better once she starts getting the help!!! Good Luck to her & you’re a good friend!!!