A few lucky women do not have nausea or vomiting
during pregnancy. About one in four pregnant women have only mild nausea. Three
in every ten pregnant women have nausea severe enough to affect their daily
lives. One half of all pregnant women experience both nausea and vomiting
during the first months of pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy tends to
be the worst 8 to 10 weeks after your last menstrual period. It usually goes
away by 12 to 16 weeks after your last period. It is often called “morning
sickness,” but it can occur all day long.
Indeed we all do not know for sure what causes nausea and vomiting
during pregnancy. Changes in hormone levels play a role. If your mother had morning
sickness when she was pregnant, you may be more likely to have nausea and
vomiting during pregnancy. A history of motion sickness or stomach problems
before you got pregnant may be another risk factor.
Many people asks that Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy is
Dangerous? Here the expert says that Mild to moderate nausea and vomiting
may make you feel awful, but it will not hurt you or your baby. Severe vomiting
during pregnancy—that prevents you from
keeping any food down—is called hyperemesis gravidarum. It is rare, but can
cause health problems. You should call your health care provider if any of the
following apply to you:
1. You are not able to keep any liquids or foods down for 24 hours
2. You are vomiting several times a day or after every meal
3. You have abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, or you have a
fever
TIPS TO TREAT NAUSEA AND VOMITING DURING PREGNANCY
First Step: Lifestyle and Diet Changes
1. Nausea during pregnancy is worse if you
are dehydrated (if there is not enough fluid in your body) or
2. if the levels of sugar in your blood are
low from not eating often enough.
3. Eat plain crackers or dry toast in
the morning before getting out of bed and at any time during the day
4. when you feel nauseous.
5. Instead of three large meals, eat small meals
every 2 to 3 hours.
6. Avoid foods that have strong odors.
7. Sucking on a lemon or lime slice may
help.
8. Try eating foods that are high in
carbohydrates, such as potatoes, noodles, or toast.
9. Do not lie down right after eating.
10. Try drinking carbonated beverages
between meals; wait for 30 minutes after eating to drink liquids.
11. Dairy products may make nausea and
vomiting worse, but some women say yogurt is helpful.
12. Avoid foods that are greasy, fried,
spicy, or very hot.
13. Some women find that prenatal
vitamins make their nausea worse. If so, check with your health care provider
about stopping the vitamins until the nausea goes away. If you stop taking a
prenatal multivitamin, you should take one tablet of folic acid daily (0.4 mg,
which is 400 micrograms per day) during the first trimester. Folic acid tablets
will not worsen nausea.
Second Step: Nonmedication Treatment
Ginger
Ginger has been used for treating nausea since ancient times.
Ginger root tea, ginger gum, ginger snaps,ginger syrup added to water, and
ginger ale are all safe, and can decrease the severity of your nausea. You can
also buy ginger capsules at a drug store. The dose of ginger that has been
tested is 1 gram (250 mg capsules powdered ginger taken four times per day).
Ginger capsules come in several doses. If you want to use ginger capsules, ask
your health care provider how often you should take them. Acupressure Bands
Seabands are wristbands with a pressure point placed on the inside of your
wrist. They are often used for motion sickness. Some women find them helpful
for their nausea, and they are safe.
I recommend you to check up frequently during your pregnancy with you
doctor.Don't take anything lightly.
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