Nausea during pregnancy

Nausea during pregnancy can cause a lot of discomfort and a little cloud so joyful time. Nausea or, as doctors say, toxicosis happens in almost all pregnant women. Speaking in statistics, almost 95% of women are prone to nausea during pregnancy.

Attacks can be both strong and almost invisible. But most often nausea accompanies the first and last months of pregnancy, and the rest of the time allows the future mother to enjoy a happy time.

From attacks of a nausea it is possible and to be insured. For this, pregnancy should be planned and necessary preventive measures taken. If pregnancy has suddenly come unexpectedly, do not despair and do not be frightened of attacks of a toxicosis, after all simple recommendations of the doctor or treatment in hospital will help them.

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Causes of nausea during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a gift, but sometimes, to give the world a new life, one must endure much. In particular, many pregnant women maddens nausea during pregnancy. Everything is aggravated also by the fact that physicians still can not name one universal reason that provokes nausea. Different assumptions are confirmed by some facts or other. So, psychologists believe that those women who wanted to become pregnant are much less likely to suffer from nausea and its consequences. But the ladies who did not really want a child or simply did not plan it, are much more likely to suffer from problems with nausea.

Most often, nausea during pregnancy occurs in the first weeks, as well as on the last. Much less often, nausea occurs throughout pregnancy.

One of the main reasons for the occurrence of nausea during pregnancy, physicians consider the level of hormones. Because of changes in the body, a woman suffers from a deterioration of the hormonal background.

Also, the appearance of nausea during pregnancy affects the lifestyle, as well as the general condition of the body. The fact is that some scientists believe that the appearance of nausea during pregnancy is affected by inflammation or other diseases that were transferred by a woman before. Also, the appearance of such unpleasant symptoms can be affected by stress and the general psychological state of the pregnant woman.

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Severe nausea during pregnancy

Almost every woman felt nausea during pregnancy, but sometimes the attacks are so strong that it is simply impossible to sustain them. Mild nausea is not dangerous and is quite normal for pregnant women. But if the nausea during pregnancy is strong and disturbs very often, it is worth immediately contacting the doctor.

The fact is that severe attacks of nausea can be provoked by serious illnesses or problems with the course of pregnancy. Just do not be anxious and thereby exert your body stress, in fact, severe nausea is very rare. Such nausea during pregnancy occurs more often than 20-25 times a day, attacks occur not only in the morning, but also throughout the day, during sudden movements. There is also strong weakness, dehydration and even weight loss. This situation can be dangerous for the future child and for the pregnant woman. Many doctors advise to see a doctor if nausea attacks happen more often than ten times a day. It is also worth noting that nausea during pregnancy occurs on an empty stomach and very often disappears if you just snack.

The counseling doctor will necessarily warn the pregnant woman about possible risks and about situations when it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor.

By the way, do not forget that severe nausea can provoke bad habits, as well as non-compliance with the rules of proper nutrition. Therefore, medical prescriptions that pregnant women can not drink alcohol, smoke, eat fried, smoked and other harmful substances, relate not only to the health of the future baby, but also the well-being of the future mother.

Diagnosis of nausea in pregnancy

If the attacks of nausea during pregnancy are dangerous and not limited to mild nausea in the morning, you should seek medical advice. Typically, doctors share three types of nausea:

• "Normal" - nausea during pregnancy occurs in almost all pregnant women. In such cases, attacks of nausea occur not more often than 3-5 times a day. The seizures themselves do not cause discomfort at all, pregnant women do not have weight loss and in general, does not affect the health of the future mother and child.
• "Medium" - nausea occurs up to ten times a day. This may be the first "bell" of pregnancy problems. If the nausea is accompanied by other symptoms, for example, dizziness, fever and pressure jumps, hospitalization can not be avoided.
• "Dangerous" - attacks occur more often than 15 times a day. This affects not only the weight loss of the mother, but also the fetus, and can also indicate many diseases. Therefore, in such cases, pregnant women immediately hospitalized and carry out the necessary tests.

When complaining of nausea during pregnancy, the treating doctor can prescribe a series of tests to exclude diseases such as hepatitis, improper fertilization of the egg and problems with the thyroid gland. Therefore, you need to conduct an additional ultrasound of the pelvis, as well as donate blood and urine for a general analysis.

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Treatment of nausea in pregnancy

Nausea in pregnancy does not always need treatment. Infrequent and mild attacks of nausea can pass by themselves and not cause the pregnant any special harm. If the seizures affect health, the attending physician will most likely prescribe additional tests, and also hospitalizes the pregnant woman, since such treatment necessarily takes place under the supervision of the doctor.

After analyzing the results of the research, the doctor prescribes the necessary treatment. By the way, nausea can provoke a lack of vitamins and to remove symptoms, it is enough to replenish the vitamin reserve.

Doctors may also prescribe antiemetics, either orally or rectally. When choosing medicines, doctors take into account the side effects of drugs. Many pregnant women refuse to take medications to protect the fetus from possible harmful effects. But many pharmacists claim that there are lots of drugs that are safe for pregnant women.

Pyridoxine

For this purpose, it is possible to administer multivitamin kits or Vitamin B6 or, as pharmacists call it, "Pyridoxine". It must be taken orally after eating. For the prevention of medics usually appoint about 5 mg per day. The dose of the drug increases if a stronger effect on the body is needed. Then the dose can be up to 30 mg and you need to take the medicine twice a day. The exact dosage is prescribed by the doctor depending on the condition of the pregnant woman. The main side effects of taking this drug are allergic reactions, there may be a slight numbness, in lactating mothers lactation can be significantly reduced. In very rare cases, convulsions may occur.

Hofitol

Another drug that is prescribed to relieve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is "Hofitol". It should be taken 1-2 tablets a day. Frequency of admission - 3 times a day. Also, this drug can be taken in the form of a solution before eating. Hofitol has very few adverse reactions. Sometimes there may be hives, ie an allergic reaction, as well as diarrhea.

Meklosin

"Meclosin" - these pills are often prescribed for pregnant women. The daily dose of the drug is 25-50 mg. The drug has irrelevant side effects. Meklosin can cause drowsiness, a slight dryness in the mouth and rapid fatigue.

Kokkulin

"Kokkulin" is very convenient to use, because its pharmacological group is a tablet for resorption. The doctor can prescribe the correct dosage, but it is usually recommended to dissolve 1-2 tablets per hour. If the result is noticeable at once - the drug should be stopped and resumed after new attacks. By the way, to date, this drug has no side effects.

During severe attacks of nausea, physicians may even attribute starvation. A replenishment of trace elements, in other words, self-feeding, is performed by injecting nutrients intravenously.

Preventing nausea in pregnancy

First of all, in order to avoid such a phenomenon as nausea during pregnancy, it is worth taking a responsible approach to pregnancy planning. The fact that training can ease the course of pregnancy and remove many of the symptoms. At least, many doctors believe that a proper diet, a complete examination of the body and the treatment of all diagnosed diseases, will significantly improve the condition of the future mother.

There are also simple tips for pregnant women who experience a slight nausea during pregnancy. First, it is necessary to distinguish between meals and make a diet and a day.

Eat better several times a day, but in small portions. In the morning it is better to give preference to yoghurt, boiled vegetables or fruit.

Also, it is necessary to reduce physical activity, but walking in the fresh air costs not less than two or three hours a day. Products such as eggs, cottage cheese and other foods that contain a lot of protein can also relieve attacks of nausea.

Do not ignore the "requests" of your body. As a rule, during pregnancy, the body lacks certain vitamins and microelements, and the body requires them. And since we have a certain memory of what we ate, the body tells us what it is worth to eat. By the way, most likely this is the reason that pregnant women often eat completely incompatible products.

You can prepare special broths, which will reduce discomfort. But before you give yourself into the hands of alternative medicine, be sure to consult a doctor. To remove symptoms, you can also use aromatherapy and some means of motion sickness.

Now we see that nausea during pregnancy "chases" almost every future mother, but due to simple secrets and a good health condition, these unpleasant symptoms can be avoided.