nausea
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
The causes of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are still unknown.
Based on existing research, it is likely related to the imbalance of hormone function mechanisms and the balance of mental state.
During the early stages of pregnancy (approximately six weeks post menstrual), a rise in human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) levels in the pregnant woman's body, along with reduced gastric acid secretion and delayed gastric emptying, can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, aversion to sour foods or an aversion to greasy food, morning nausea, and vomiting. This group of reactions is collectively referred to as "pregnancy sickness."
Is every pregnant woman going through the nausea stage? Women who become pregnant will inevitably experience some early pregnancy symptoms, with some experiencing severe reactions that can affect their daily lives.
The early pregnancy reactions experienced after pregnancy are caused by changes in hormones in the body, which is a normal phenomenon.
So, does every pregnant woman have to go through the nausea stage? Pregnant women almost universally experience nausea during pregnancy, though some do not feel nauseous at all.
About 3/4 of pregnant women have nausea or vomiting during the first three months of pregnancy.
Nausea usually begins around the sixth week of pregnancy, however some women may begin to experience nausea as early as four weeks into their pregnancy.
And moreover, the symptoms of nausea will become increasingly severe over the following more than a month.
One-half of the women have no nausea at all until 14 weeks.
The remaining part, the nausea of pregnant women may continue for about a month before symptoms gradually subside and disappear.
Please note that some pregnant women may experience frequent nausea throughout their entire pregnancy.
If a woman is nauseous in the early stages of pregnancy, she can adjust her diet accordingly. She should eat lighter foods and choose those that are easy to digest. She can also consume more sugars and foods rich in vitamins.
Some foods can alleviate nausea symptoms, such as baked bread, soda biscuits and soybean milk.
When is the stage of nausea and vomiting in expectant mothers? Due to individual differences and other factors, the onset and duration of nausea and vomiting, as well as the strength of reactions, vary.
The situation of expectant mother Xiaomei belongs to the group with a greater reaction. Although the feeling of morning sickness is indeed uncomfortable, according to data statistics, about half of expectant mothers no longer feel nauseous by 14 weeks of pregnancy.
The remaining expectant mothers will need about a month to gradually alleviate symptoms of nausea.
This is because after 12 weeks of pregnancy, as the level of HCG in the body decreases, symptoms naturally disappear and appetite returns to normal
Subsequently, nausea and vomiting may still occur throughout the entire pregnancy.
However, it should be noted that not all vomiting is an early pregnancy reaction. Some diseases can also cause nausea and vomiting in pregnant women, which can be easily confused and ignored by pregnant women. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention. If Xiaomei feels unwell, she should seek medical attention in a timely manner and undergo prenatal examinations.
How can expectant mothers solve the problem of nausea during early pregnancy? What are some tips to relieve nausea and vomiting? Method 1 for expectant mothers to relieve nausea: Relax emotionally and try to avoid foods or odors that may make you feel nauseous.
If you feel like eating everything is disgusting, don't panic. Relax and eat something that can stimulate your appetite.
No matter what, take in a little bit, don't let the stomach be empty.
Method 2 for expectant mothers to relieve nausea: Eat less and eat more, pay attention to regulating diet, and eat less and eat more
Don't eat difficult to digest foods, eat more starchy foods such as bread, cookies, potatoes, rice, etc.
Or snack on something every now and then, never let your stomach be empty (having a full stomach is the most likely cause of nausea).
Additionally, consume a diet rich in protein and light foods, which can help suppress nausea.
But, in short, you still need to eat something that will make your mouth water.
Pregnant women can alleviate nausea with three tips: avoid drinking water forcefully, and don't drink like a "cow"! Although hydration is crucial for preventing dehydration, it's important not to drink too quickly, filling your stomach up. This way, you won't have room for any other preventative foods.
If you vomit a lot, try drinking sports drinks with glucose, salts, and potassium to help replenish the electrolytes that have been lost.
Tips for pregnant women to relieve nausea: Treatments for nighttime nausea include placing simple snacks such as biscuits on the bedside table.
After getting up, you can eat a few biscuits and then rest for 20-30 minutes before getting up.
If you wake up in the middle of the night feeling nauseous, you can also eat some cookies to relieve it.
>& Nausea and vomiting are also precursors to pregnancy complications. Expectant mother's fifth method to relieve nausea: Vitamin B6. Although people don't know why vitamin B6 can alleviate morning sickness, you can ask your doctor if you can take vitamin B6 yourself.
Some expectant mothers have found it to be effective, and the recommended dose of vitamin B6 is 1.9 mg per day. However, if you have severe vomiting symptoms, your doctor may recommend taking a dose of 10-25 mg three times a day.
Do not take any vitamins or supplements without consulting a doctor.
Pregnant women can also try to eat some cold or room temperature food, as these foods have less strong smell than hot ones.
Pregnant women can alleviate nausea by consuming ginger-rich foods. Ginger has been proven to be highly effective in treating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have long used it for this purpose. Ancient prescriptions include the use of ginger to suppress nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
The researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have confirmed that using ginger as early in pregnancy as taking vitamin B6 can help reduce nausea, vomiting and morning sickness.
It is suggested that expectant mothers chop up ginger into small pieces and brew it hot water for themselves to make a cup of ginger tea.
Ginger candy is a good choice! Tip 8 for expectant mothers to relieve nausea: Avoid taking prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach. Do not take prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning. You can try taking vitamins while eating or before going to bed at night.
You may also ask your doctor if you can temporarily switch to a less iron-rich supplement during pregnancy because your fragile digestive system is now struggling to handle iron.
Pregnant women can reduce nausea by eating fewer foods high in fats, since these take longer to digest.
Avoid eating greasy, spicy, sour and fried foods as these can stimulate your already fragile digestive system.
What dietary therapy recommendations do experts in maternal and child health recommend? 1. Modified glutinous rice soup: 120 grams of glutinous rice, cooked as usual to make a soup, to be taken warm four times daily, and avoid hard and cold foods.
It possesses the effects of invigorating qi and harmonizing the middle.
2. Chinese Cabbage and Ginger Juice: 200 grams of Chinese cabbage, 200 grams of fresh ginger, and an appropriate amount of sugar.
Clean and chop the leeks and ginger, then mash and extract juice. Drink it with sugar mixed.
It possesses the ability to stop vomiting.
3. Celery and Licorice Egg Puffs Soup: 10 grams of fresh celery root, 15 grams of licorice, one egg. Wash the fresh celery root and licorice and cook them in water. After the water boils, crack an egg and consume it hot.
Functions to clear heat and reduce obstruction.
4. Ginger and Cane Juice: 1/2 cup of cane juice and 1 tablespoon of ginger juice.
Strip the sugarcane, mash it and strain out the juice. Wash the fresh ginger and crush it to get the juice. Then mix the two juices together, warm them slightly and drink them.
It possesses the effect of calming the stomach and stopping vomiting.
5. Decoction of Coptis and Perilla: 1.5g of Coptis, 3g of Perilla.
Soak Huanglian and Su Ye in water instead of tea and drink them frequently.
Function: Clears heat and harmonizes the stomach.
What are the four misconceptions about pregnant women who are prone to nausea and vomiting: 1. Not eating=not vomiting. Pregnant women often experience nausea, vomiting and other reactions during the early stages of pregnancy. Vomiting, especially mild vomiting in the morning or evening, can also be severe, which is called "pregnancy reaction". "
Many people believe that pregnant women can prevent nausea and vomiting by not eating or eating less. Some pregnant women do not want to eat because they are afraid of vomiting.
In fact, not eating not only fails to alleviate vomiting, but also leads to a lack of nutritional supply for pregnant women, which is detrimental to both mother and baby.
In our country, there has always been an old practice of using acidic foods to alleviate morning sickness during pregnancy, and even the use of acidic medications to stop nausea.
These methods are undesirable.
The occurrence of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women is mainly due to the stimulating effect of increased estrogen on the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.
Mild nausea and vomiting do not require treatment, let alone fasting or eating less.
2. Long-term administration of Vitamin B6 can alleviate nausea. Many pregnant women experience severe morning sickness during early pregnancy, leading to inability to eat and vomiting. Doctors often permit the administration of small doses of Vitamin B6 to alleviate nausea.
Some pregnant women mistakenly believe that Vitamin B6 is a vitamin and that it is an essential substance for the human body, so they take it in larger amounts and for longer periods of time.
In fact, excessive consumption of certain substances can be harmful to the fetus.
Due to long-term excessive consumption of vitamin B6, fetuses develop dependency on it, a condition medically referred to as vitamin B6 dependence.
3. Consuming acidic foods and medications can alleviate nausea and vomiting, a common misconception. Traditional folk practices have long included the use of acidic foods to combat nausea during pregnancy, with some even resorting to acidic medication for relief.
These methods are unacceptable.
Foreign research results indicate that acidic foods and drugs are one of the culprits leading to fetal abnormalities.
Because a large amount of acidic foods can cause a decrease in alkalinity in the body, which can easily lead to fatigue and weakness.
Long term acidic constitution not only makes it easy for the mother to suffer from certain diseases, but more importantly, it can also affect the normal and healthy growth and development of the fetus, and even lead to fetal deformities.
Therefore, expectant mothers should not consume too much of acidic foods.
4. Continuous nausea and severe vomiting during pregnancy are normal and do not require medical attention. Generally speaking, nausea and vomiting are normal pregnancy reactions, but some diseases can also cause nausea and vomiting in pregnant women, which can be easily confused and ignored by pregnant women.
For cases of acute type 1 diabetes, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting can be similar to those of pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers must regularly undergo prenatal examinations, including diabetes screening.
To assist pregnant women in alleviating nausea, if a pregnant person experiences weight loss, exhibits dry mouth and thirst, and suffers from severe abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting, it is imperative that this issue be given sufficient attention.
To avoid the occurrence of gestational diabetes, pregnant women must strengthen blood glucose monitoring during the late stages of pregnancy.
The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only and should not be used for medical advice.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the medical consultation conducted in person.