Description

Morning sickness is the feeling of wanting to vomit, also called nausea and vomiting, also called vomiting, which occurs during pregnancy. Despite its name, morning sickness can occur at any time of the day or night.

Many people have morning sickness, especially during the first three months of pregnancy. But some people have morning sickness all through the pregnancy. Home remedies, such as snacking throughout the day and sipping ginger ale or taking medications you can buy without a prescription, can help relieve nausea.

Rarely, morning sickness is so bad that it becomes hyperemesis gravidarum. This is when the nausea and vomiting cause severe fluid loss, or the loss of more than 5% of pre-pregnancy, the weight of the body. Hyperemesis gravidarum may require going to a hospital to receive treatment.

Symptoms

Nausea with or without vomiting, is common in pregnancy. Morning sickness is often caused by the smell certain odors or eating certain foods.

Morning sickness is most common during the first three months of pregnancy. It usually starts before the nine weeks. The symptoms usually improve by the middle or at the end of the second three months of pregnancy.

When to see a doctor

Contact your health care provider if:

  • You are not producing urine, or only a little bit of urine a dark color
  • You can't keep liquids down
  • You feel dizzy or faint when you stand up
  • Your heart racing

Causes

The cause of morning sickness is not known. Hormonal changes may play a role. Rarely, a medical condition not related to pregnancy, such as the thyroid or gallbladder disease, can cause severe nausea or vomiting.

Risk factors

Morning sickness can affect anyone who is pregnant, but it might be more likely for those who:

  • I had nausea or vomiting from other causes before you get pregnant, such as motion sickness or migraines
  • I had morning sickness during a previous pregnancy.
  • You are pregnant with twins or

Hyperemesis gravidarum may be more likely for those who:

  • Is pregnant with a girl
  • Have a family history of hyperemesis gravidarum
  • Had hyperemesis gravidarum during a previous pregnancy

Complications

Mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy usually does not cause damage.

If left untreated, nausea, and vomiting may cause a lack of bodily fluids, a condition known as dehydration. It can also lead to an imbalance in the electrolytes of the salts in the blood that control the balance of fluids in the body. Severe nausea and vomiting may result in a reduced production of urine. Research is mixed on whether hyperemesis gravidarum causes low weight gain for the baby during the pregnancy.

Prevention

There is No sure way to prevent morning sickness. However, taking a daily supplement of vitamin before and during pregnancy may help.

Diagnosis

The morning sickness is diagnosed based on symptoms. If your doctor suspects that hyperemesis gravidarum, you need an exam, along with urine and blood tests.

Treatment

Treatments for morning sickness that included vitamin B-6 supplements (pyridoxine), ginger, and drugs such as doxylamine (Unisom). The following symptoms may require the prescription of anti-nausea medications.

Vomiting during pregnancy can cause dehydration and an imbalance of electrolytes, such as sodium or potassium. The excess fluids and prescription medications are recommended for moderate to severe morning sickness.

If you have hyperemesis gravidarum, you may be given fluids through a vein and anti-nausea medicine in a hospital. Rarely, continuing with the weight loss can lead to the need for a feeding tube.

Check with your health care provider before taking any medication or supplements during pregnancy.

Lifestyle and home remedies

To help relieve the discomfort of the morning:

  • Choose food with care. Select foods that are high in protein, low in fat and easy to digest. Avoid oily, spicy and fatty foods. The soft food, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast can be easy to digest. Salty foods, it might be useful, such as foods containing ginger — such as ginger lollipops.
  • Snack often. Before getting out of bed in the morning, eat a few crackers or a piece of toasted bread. Snacking throughout the day, instead of eating three large meals. I don't want to get too full, but with an empty stomach also you can make nausea worse.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Sip of water, real ginger ale or ginger tea. Try to drink 6 to 8 glasses of non-caffeinated fluids each day.
  • Pay attention to the nausea triggers. Avoid foods or smells that seem to make your nausea worse.
  • Be careful with the prenatal vitamins. If you feel dizzy after taking prenatal vitamins, take the vitamins with a snack or before bed. Or try chewable or gummy versions of the vitamins. If these steps don't help, ask your health care provider about other ways that you can get the iron and the vitamins you need during pregnancy.
  • Rinse your mouth after vomiting. The stomach acid can damage the enamel of your teeth. If you can, rinse your mouth with a glass of water mixed with a teaspoon of baking soda. This will help protect your teeth.

Alternative medicine

Several alternative remedies have been suggested for morning sickness, including:

  • The acupressure. Acupressure wristbands are available without a prescription in most pharmacies. Studies on acupressure wristbands have had mixed results, but some people find them useful.
  • Acupuncture. A trained practitioner inserts hair-thin needles into the skin. Acupuncture is a proven way for the treatment of morning sickness, but some people find it helpful.
  • Ginger. Ginger helps to relieve morning sickness for some people. Ginger comes in capsules, candy, brooches, real ginger ale, and a tea made with fresh ginger, grated.
  • Hypnosis. Although there is little research on the topic, some people have found relief from morning sickness through hypnosis.
  • The aromatherapy. Although there is also little research on this topic, certain aromas, it typically is created with essential oils, can help some people cope with morning sickness.

The people who live in a state where marijuana is legal it could be tempted to try it as a way to relieve nausea. However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists warns that pregnant people should not use marijuana, due to the effects of the drug in the person's pregnant and the baby has not been well studied. The use of marijuana can result in nausea and vomiting syndrome called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

Check with your health care provider before using any herbal remedies or alternative treatments to relieve morning sickness.

Preparing for your appointment

Generally, you can wait until your regular prenatal appointment to talk about the disease of the morning. Be prepared to talk about the frequency of nausea, frequency of vomiting, if you can retain fluids, and if you have tried home remedies.

Have a family member or friend to go with you to your appointment, if possible, to help you remember what you hear from your provider. Take a notepad with you to write down important information.

What you can do

To prepare for your appointment, make a list of:

  • Their symptoms, even those that do not think they are related to your disease of the morning
  • All of the drugs, vitamins, and other supplements you take, how much and with what frequency
  • Questions to ask your provider

Some questions about the disease of the morning, they are:

  • Is the pregnancy causing my symptoms or it could be something more?
  • Need proof?
  • I'm going to have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?
  • Is there medicine I can take to alleviate my symptoms?
  • Does the morning sickness pose any risk to my baby?
  • What can I eat or drink to help my dizziness?

Don't hesitate to ask other questions you have.

What to expect from your doctor

Your health care provider might ask:

  • How bad are the symptoms? Can you keep food?
  • Have you noticed certain triggers for nausea or vomiting?
  • Do your symptoms occur at certain times of the day or all the time?
  • Is there anything that will make you feel better?
  • What, if anything, makes you feel worse?
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