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Severe Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) (for Parents)

What's Morning Sickness?

During the first trimester of pregnancy, many women have the bouts of nausea and vomiting known as morning sickness.

Despite its name, morning sickness can happen day or night. It usually starts around the 6th week of pregnancy, is at its worst around week 9, and stops by weeks 16 to 18. Although unpleasant, morning sickness is considered a normal part of a healthy pregnancy.

What’s Severe Morning Sickness?

Severe morning sickness is when nausea and vomiting get so serious that a pregnant woman vomits several times a day, loses weight, and gets dehydrated or is at risk for dehydration.

If this rare pregnancy-related condition isn’t treated, it can affect a woman's health and her baby's ability to thrive.

The medical term for severe morning sickness is "hyperemesis gravidarum" (hi-per-EM-eh-sis grav-ih-DARE-um), which means "excessive vomiting during pregnancy. " It usually follows a similar timeline to normal morning sickness. But it can go longer, sometimes lasting for the whole pregnancy. Often, the symptoms get less severe as the pregnancy continues.

Most cases of hyperemesis gravidarum affect a woman's first pregnancy. But women who have it in one pregnancy are more likely to have it in future pregnancies.

What Causes Severe Morning Sickness?

The cause of severe morning sickness isn’t known. But it might be related to the hormone changes of pregnancy. A hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, might be to blame because severe morning sickness most often happens when HCG levels are at their highest in a pregnant woman's body.

Severe morning sickness also might run in families. It’s more common in women whose close family members (such as mothers and sisters) have had it.

Other things that can increase a woman's chances of having severe morning sickness include:

  • carrying multiples (twins, triplets, etc. )
  • history of motion sickness
  • migraine headaches with nausea or vomiting

What Problems Can Happen?

The nausea and vomiting that happen in severe morning sickness are so extreme that they can harm the mother and the baby. Not being able to keep down food makes it hard for the mom to meet her nutritional needs. So she might lose weight. And a loss of fluids, combined with the loss of stomach acid from vomiting, can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

If severe morning sickness isn’t treated, it can cause many problems, including organ failure and the early birth of her baby.

When Should I Call the Doctor?

Call the doctor right away if you’re pregnant and have any of these symptoms:

  • nausea that lasts throughout the day, making it impossible to eat or drink
  • vomiting three to four times per day or not being to keep anything in the stomach
  • brownish vomit or vomit with blood or streaks of blood in it
  • weight loss
  • fainting or dizziness
  • peeing less than usual
  • a fast heart rate
  • a lot of headaches
  • unpleasant, fruity mouth or body odor
  • extreme tiredness
  • confusion

How Is Severe Morning Sickness Treated?

Treatments used for morning sickness, such as eating dry crackers in the morning or a bland diet, may be recommended for women with extreme morning sickness. But these might not help with severe symptoms.

Medical treatment can include:

  • a short period of not eating to rest the gastrointestinal system
  • intravenous (IV) fluids
  • vitamin and nutritional supplements

Some women might get medicine to stop the vomiting, either by mouth or through an IV. The doctor might recommend eating foods with ginger or taking vitamin B6 supplements to help ease nausea. It can also help to:

  • Eat a bland diet.
  • Eat frequent small meals.
  • Drink plenty of liquids when not feeling nauseated.
  • Avoid spicy and fatty foods.
  • Eat high-protein snacks.
  • Avoid sensory stimuli that can act as triggers (like specific smells or noises).

If a woman feels anxious or depressed about her condition, talking to a therapist or counselor might help her cope with her feelings.

What Else Should I Know?

With treatment, women with severe morning sickness can feel better and get the nourishment they need so they and their babies thrive. And lifestyle changes can help ease nausea and vomiting and make the pregnancy more enjoyable.

With time, symptoms usually do improve. And, of course, they stop by the time a woman's next journey starts: parenthood.

Vomiting Blood During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment

Vomiting is so common in pregnancy that some women first discover they’re expecting when they suddenly can’t hold down their breakfast.

In fact, up to 90 percent of pregnant women have nausea and vomiting, usually in the first trimester. Fortunately, this so-called “morning sickness” (which can happen at any time of day) typically goes away by week 12 to 14.

So you’re used to the vomiting, but one morning you spot a red to brown tinge in your vomit — blood.

While vomiting blood during pregnancy (or any time) isn’t a good sign, it does happen. It even has a medical name, hematemesis.

There are several common health reasons for why you may be vomiting blood during pregnancy. Most of these will go away on their own after your first trimester or after you’ve had your baby. But all require a check-in with your doctor.

While vomiting is normal during pregnancy, vomiting blood is not. See your doctor right away if you see blood in your vomit.

We’ll give you the bottom line first: See your doctor right away if you have blood in your vomit.

Some of the causes for vomiting blood have to do with the upper part of your digestive tract — your mouth, throat, esophagus (the tube from your mouth to your stomach), and stomach. Your doctor may take a closer look at your esophagus with an endoscopy.

Your doctor might also recommend some other tests and scans, such as:

  • oxygen readings
  • blood tests
  • ultrasounds
  • an MRI
  • a CT scan
  • an X-ray

Is vomiting blood a sign of miscarriage or pregnancy loss?

Vomiting blood on its own is not a sign of a miscarriage. Your pregnancy is likely still fine. However, if you have other specific symptoms along with vomiting blood, there might be cause for concern.

Get urgent medical attention if you also have:

  • severe nausea and vomiting
  • severe stomach cramps
  • mild to severe back pain
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • a serious headache
  • heavy spotting
  • period-like bleeding
  • vaginal discharge of fluid or tissue

Bleeding gums

Some women get sore, swollen, and bleeding gums while they’re pregnant. This is also called pregnancy gingivitis.

Your gums might be more sensitive and bleed because pregnancy hormones increase the flow of blood to the gums.

You might have other symptoms like:

  • red gums
  • swollen or puffy gums
  • tender or inflamed gums
  • sensitivity when you eat and drink
  • receding gums (your teeth look a bit longer)
  • bad breath

You may not notice it, but all the pregnancy vomiting might make your sensitive gums even more irritated and sore. This can lead to gum bleeding, and the blood can show up when you vomit. Not a pretty mix.

While pregnancy gingivitis can happen even if you have good dental health, brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day can help keep your gums healthy — and prevent the bleeding.

Nosebleeds

Pregnancy increases blood flow everywhere, even in your nose. This can make the blood vessels inside your nose swell up.

More blood and wider blood vessels can make you more likely to have a nosebleed while you’re pregnant — even if you don’t normally get them.

Depending on where in your nose the bleed is, or if you’re lying down, the blood may not trickle out of one or both nostrils. Instead, the blood may flow to the back of your throat or mouth and come out if you happen to throw up shortly after.

Blood from a nosebleed may be bright red to dark red. You’ll likely also have a stuffy nose — another fun part of pregnancy!

Mouth or throat irritation

If you’re seeing small bits of blood, or dark, dried blood in your vomit, it might be from your throat or mouth.

Too much vomiting can irritate the lining and back of your throat. This is because vomit is usually mixed with acidic stomach juices.

You’ve probably felt the acid burn at the back of your throat if you’ve ever had bad heartburn. This can lead to bleeding, or crusting, that’s carried out when you vomit again.

Your throat and mouth might also feel sore, raw, and swollen.

Esophageal irritation or tear

The esophagus tube runs from the mouth and throat down to the stomach. Vomiting a lot can irritate the lining of the esophagus. This can lead to small amounts of blood or dried blood in your vomit.

More serious bleeding might be caused by an esophageal tear. This condition is rare — but serious — and can happen any time during pregnancy. Fortunately, it’s a less common cause of bleeding while vomiting in your first trimester.

An esophageal tear happens when there’s too much pressure inside the stomach or esophagus. In rare cases, this can happen later in the third trimester of pregnancy. This might be because of a combination of carrying more weight and having other health conditions.

More common causes of an esophageal tear include:

  • alcohol misuse
  • bulimia
  • a hernia
  • high blood pressure
  • preeclampsia
  • severe coughing
  • stomach infections

If you have an esophageal tear, you’ll likely see a lot of bright red blood in your vomit. You might also have other serious symptoms, such as:

  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • difficulty breathing
  • serious heartburn
  • severe stomach pain
  • back pain
  • abnormal tiredness
  • dark or tarry poop

Stomach ulcer

Stomach ulcers are open sores in the lining of your stomach. Sometimes, these tiny wounds can bleed and you might see bright red or dark blood in your vomit.

If you’ve had stomach ulcers before, they might cause problems again while you’re pregnant.

Stomach ulcers are usually caused by:

  • a bacterial infection (called H. pylori)
  • taking medications like aspirin and ibuprofen
  • too much stress

A stomach ulcer can worsen nausea and vomiting while you’re pregnant. You might also have symptoms like:

  • stomach pain or discomfort
  • heartburn
  • burping
  • bloating
  • feeling full easily
  • weight loss

Medical treatment for blood in your vomit depends on the cause.

If you have a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to clear it up. Changing your diet and avoiding over-the-counter medications like aspirin (unless your OB-GYN advises it as part of your pregnancy regimen) can also help.

Your doctor may recommend medication to help ease the nausea and vomiting. Check with your doctor before taking over-the-counter medication. Some common drugs for nausea might not be right for you during pregnancy.

More serious causes of blood in your vomit — like an esophageal tear — may need medications and even surgery to repair.

Home remedies for vomiting

Until you talk to your doctor about the cause of the blood in your vomit — which you should do right away — don’t pursue home remedies for throwing up blood.

If you get treatment for the cause but are still struggling with difficult morning sickness, again talk to your doctor about solutions.

Remember, even natural remedies and herbs are powerful drugs. Some may even give you more heartburn or stomach irritation, which could worsen the issue!

A tried and tested home remedy for nausea and vomiting is ginger. In fact, a 2016 medical review found that ginger helped improve nausea and vomiting in pregnant women who took 250 milligrams (mg), 4 times a day.

Try adding fresh ginger to tea, water, or juice. You can also use ginger powder, syrup, juice, capsules, or tablets, as well as candied ginger and dried ginger.

Other home and natural remedies for nausea and vomiting include:

  • vitamin B-6 (likely already in your prenatal vitamin)
  • peppermint
  • certain juices, like cranberry or raspberry

Vomiting blood during pregnancy has more to do with you than your baby. But it can cause health concerns for both of you. Tell your doctor if you spot any amount of blood in your vomit. Don’t ignore it.

You may not need any treatment at all. If you do, the right treatment can help prevent complications.

Serious bleeding inside your body can lead to health complications like too much blood loss and shock. Signs and symptoms that something might not be quite right include:

  • severe nausea and vomiting
  • fast, shallow breathing
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • blurred vision
  • confusion
  • cold or clammy skin
  • not peeing enough
  • dark poop or blood in your poop

Blood in your vomit is definitely not nice to see. However, there are several simple reasons that you might be vomiting blood.

The vomiting and retching itself could be causing it. Other side effects of pregnancy may also be to blame.

Let your doctor know if you see blood in your vomit. A checkup is important, just in case there’s another cause for the blood.

You may need medication or other medical treatments. Treating the cause quickly and properly can help keep you and your baby healthy.

What does vomiting of blood during pregnancy mean and what to do?

Vomiting is so common during pregnancy that some women first discover they are pregnant when they suddenly cannot stop eating breakfast.

In fact, up to 90 percent of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, usually during the first trimester. Fortunately, this so-called "morning sickness" (which can happen at any time of the day) usually goes away by 12-14 weeks.

So, you are used to vomiting, but one morning you notice a red to brown color in the vomit - blood. nine0003

Although vomiting blood during pregnancy (or at any other time) is not a good sign, it does happen. It even has a medical name - hematemesis.

There are several common reasons why you might vomit blood during pregnancy. Most will go away on their own after the first trimester or after the baby is born. But all require a doctor's check.

While vomiting is normal during pregnancy, vomiting blood is not. Seek immediate medical attention if you see blood in your vomit. nine0003

When to see a doctor

First, we give you the main point: See a doctor immediately if you have blood in your vomit.

Some of the causes of vomiting blood are related to the upper digestive tract—the mouth, throat, esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) and stomach. Your doctor may take a closer look at your esophagus with an endoscopy.

Your doctor may also recommend some other tests and scans, such as:

  • oxygen readings
  • blood tests
  • ultrasounds
  • MRIs
  • CT scans
  • x-rays

Is vomiting blood a sign of miscarriage or loss of pregnancy?

Vomiting blood is itself a sign of miscarriage. Your pregnancy is probably still fine. However, if you have other specific symptoms along with vomiting blood, this may be cause for concern.

Get urgent care if you also have:

  • Strong nausea and vomiting
  • Strong spasms of the stomach
  • from light to severe back in the back
  • Dizziness or frivolity
  • Severe headache
  • Strong bloody
    • venue

    Possible causes of blood in vomit

    Bleeding gums

    In some women, the gums become inflamed, swollen and bleed during pregnancy. This is also called pregnancy gingivitis. nine0003

    Your gums may be more sensitive and bleed because pregnancy hormones increase blood flow to your gums.

    You may have other symptoms, such as:

    • red gums
    • swollen or swollen gums
    • tender or inflamed gums
    • sensitivity when you eat and drink
    • teeth look a bit longer
    • bad breath

    You may not notice it, but vomiting during pregnancy can make your sensitive gums even more irritated and painful. This can cause the gums to bleed and blood may come out when you vomit. Not a pretty mix. nine0003

    Although pregnancy gingivitis can occur even if you have good dental health, brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day can help keep your gums healthy and prevent bleeding.

    Nosebleeds

    Pregnancy increases blood flow everywhere, even in the nose. This can lead to swelling of the blood vessels inside the nose.

    More blood and wider blood vessels can make you more likely to have nosebleeds during pregnancy, even if you don't normally get them. nine0003

    Depending on which part of your nose is bleeding or when you lie down, blood may not come out of one or both nostrils. Instead, blood may flow to the back of the throat or mouth and be expelled if you vomit soon after.

    Nosebleeds may be bright red to dark red. You'll also likely get a stuffy nose—another fun part of being pregnant!

    Mouth or throat irritation

    If you see small pieces of blood or dark, dried blood in your vomit, it may be from your throat or mouth. nine0003

    Vomiting too much can irritate the mucous membranes and back of the throat. This is due to the fact that vomit usually mixes with acidic gastric juice.

    You have probably felt a burning sensation of acid in the back of your throat if you have ever had severe heartburn. This can lead to bleeding or the formation of crusts that form when you vomit again.

    Your throat and mouth may also feel sore, sore, and swollen.

    Irritation or rupture of the esophagus

    The esophageal tube runs from the mouth and pharynx to the stomach. Severe vomiting can irritate the lining of the esophagus. This can result in a small amount of blood or dried blood in the vomit.

    More severe bleeding may be caused by rupture of the esophagus. This condition is rare but serious and can occur at any time during pregnancy. Fortunately, this is a less common cause of bleeding during first trimester vomiting.

    Esophageal rupture occurs when there is too much pressure inside the stomach or esophagus. In rare cases, this can happen later in the third trimester of pregnancy. This may be due to high weight and the presence of other diseases. nine0003

    The more common causes of the esophagus rupture include:

    • Alcohol abuse
    • Bulimiya
    • A hernia
    • High blood pressure
    • Preeclamps
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      • dizziness or lightheadedness
      • Difficult breathing
      • Strong heartburn
      • Harsh stomach pain
      • Back pain
      • Exclusive fatigue
      • Dark or tarry feces

      Gastric ulcer

      stomach ulcers are open in the muchea. Sometimes these tiny sores can bleed and you may see bright red or dark blood in the vomit.

      If you have had stomach ulcers before, they can cause problems again during pregnancy. nine0003

      Stomach ulcers are commonly caused by:

      • a bacterial infection (called )
      • medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen
      • too much stress

      Stomach ulcers can increase nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. You may also have symptoms such as:

      • abdominal pain or discomfort
      • heartburn
      • belching
      • bloating
      • feeling full easily
      • weight loss

      Treatment for vomiting blood in pregnancy

      Medical treatment for blood in vomit depends on the cause.

      If you have a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to treat it. Changing your diet and avoiding over-the-counter medications like aspirin can also help (unless your OB/GYN recommends this as part of your pregnancy regimen).

      Your doctor may recommend medicine to help relieve nausea and vomiting. Check with your doctor before taking over-the-counter medicines. Some common nausea medicines may not work for you during pregnancy. nine0003

      More serious causes of blood in vomit, such as rupture of the esophagus, may require medication and even surgery.

      Home Remedies for Vomiting

      Until you talk to your doctor about the cause of blood in your vomit—which you should do immediately—don't look for home remedies for vomiting blood.

      If you are being treated for a cause but are still struggling with severe morning sickness, talk to your doctor again about solutions.

      Remember that even natural remedies and herbs are strong medicines. Some may even give you heartburn or stomach irritation, which can be a problem! nine0003

      Ginger is a proven home remedy for nausea and vomiting. In fact, a 2016 medical review found that ginger helped reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnant women who took 250 milligrams (mg) 4 times a day.

      Try adding fresh ginger to tea, water or juice. You can also use ginger powder, syrup, juice, capsules or tablets, as well as candied ginger and dried ginger.

      Other home and natural remedies for nausea and vomiting include:

      • vitamin B-6 (probably already in your prenatal vitamin)
      • peppermint
      • certain juices such as cranberry or raspberry

      Possible complications of vomiting blood during pregnancy

      Vomiting blood during pregnancy is more associated with blood you than with your child. But it can cause health problems for both of you. Tell your doctor if you find any blood in your vomit. Don't ignore it.

      You may not need any treatment at all. If you do, proper treatment can help prevent complications.

      Severe bleeding inside your body can lead to health complications such as excessive blood loss and shock. Signs and symptoms that something may not be quite right include:

      • severe nausea and vomiting
      • rapid, shallow breathing
      • dizziness or lightheadedness
      • blurred vision
      • confusion
      • cold or clammy skin
      • not peeing enough
      • dark stool or blood in stool

      Conclusion

      Blood in vomit is definitely unpleasant to see. However, there are a few simple reasons why you might be vomiting blood.

      Vomiting and retching may themselves be the cause. Other side effects of pregnancy may also be to blame.

      Tell your doctor if you see blood in your vomit. An examination is important, just in case there's another cause of the blood. nine0003

      You may need medication or other medical procedures. Treating the cause quickly and correctly can help keep you and your baby healthy.

      Early toxemia of pregnancy - causes and treatment

      1. When does early toxemia begin during pregnancy
      2. Manifestation of early toxicosis
      3. Early causes of toxicosis
      4. Severity of toxicosis during pregnancy
      5. How to manage morning sickness and relieve symptoms
      6. Principles of treatment of early toxicosis

      Most women, having barely learned about the onset of pregnancy, expect to feel unwell, bouts of nausea and even vomiting. Indeed, early toxicosis often becomes a constant companion of many expectant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy. Is there any way to alleviate these unpleasant symptoms?

      Toxicosis (and doctors call this condition preeclampsia) is a syndrome that is defined as a violation of a woman's adaptation to pregnancy. According to the time of occurrence, early preeclampsia is distinguished, which will be discussed in this article, and late preeclampsia, which appears in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy and is manifested by edema, increased blood pressure and the appearance of protein in the urine. nine0003

      When early morning sickness begins in pregnancy

      Early morning sickness usually occurs in the first half of pregnancy. As a rule, after the end of the formation of the placenta, that is, at 12-13 weeks of pregnancy, the phenomena of toxicosis stop. During a normal pregnancy, adaptive changes in the function of almost all organs and systems occur in a woman's body, which are regulated by the nervous system with the participation of endocrine glands. Toxicosis also occurs due to the impossibility of the adaptive mechanisms of the body of the expectant mother to adequately meet the needs of the developing fetus. nine0003

      Manifestation of early toxicosis

      The most common manifestation of toxicosis is vomiting. Other forms of early toxicosis are very rare:

      • pregnancy dermatosis is a group of skin diseases that occur during pregnancy and disappear after it. When it occurs in early pregnancy, dermatosis is caused by immune disorders in the body of a pregnant woman, and is also most often found in patients with diseases of the digestive and endocrine systems. The most common form of dermatoses of pregnancy is pruritus gravidarum, which can be on a small area of ​​the skin or spread throughout the body, including the feet and palms. nine0026
      • tetany (chorea) of pregnant women. This condition occurs when the function of the parathyroid glands decreases, as a result of which calcium metabolism in the body is disturbed. Clinically, the disease is manifested by muscle cramps, more often cramps occur in the fingers, sometimes in the muscles of the face.
      • salivation - increased secretion of saliva, in connection with which there is a large loss of fluid (up to 1 liter per day). Salivation can be an independent manifestation of toxicosis or accompany vomiting of pregnant women. In the development of salivation, not only changes in the central nervous system are important, but also local disturbances in the salivary glands and their ducts under the influence of hormonal changes. nine0026
      • Pregnancy bronchial asthma is an extremely rare form of preeclampsia.
      • osteomalacia of pregnancy - softening of the bones due to a violation of the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, while the bones of the pelvis and spine are more often affected
      • neuropathy and psychopathy of pregnancy.

      Learn more about the services:

      • Tests for pregnant women
      • Ultrasound of the 1st trimester of pregnancy

      Causes of toxicosis in the early stages

      There are many theories trying to explain the causes and mechanisms of development of early toxicosis: the most recognized are the so-called neuro-reflex and immunological.

      According to the neuro-reflex concept , vomiting occurs as a result of a violation of the relationship between the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures. During pregnancy, the subcortical centers of the brain begin to work more intensively than usual, which are responsible for most protective reflexes, including breathing and cardiac activity. In the same areas of the subcortical structures are the vomiting and salivary centers, the nuclei of the olfactory system of the brain. Excitation processes also capture them. Therefore, nausea and vomiting may be preceded by such phenomena as deepening of breathing, increased heart rate, an increase in the amount of saliva, pallor due to vasospasm, and a change in smell. nine0003

      Immunological disorders play a certain role in the development of preeclampsia . The timing of the onset of vomiting usually coincides with the formation of blood circulation in the placenta, increased reproduction of white blood cells - lymphocytes, which are involved in immune reactions. The fetus is foreign to the mother's body, and her immune system reacts to it in this way. After the full maturation of the placenta, which accumulates all these immune cells, toxicosis usually disappears.

      Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) plays a certain role in the development of vomiting in pregnant women. This hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Its high concentration can provoke vomiting.

      The severity of toxicosis during pregnancy

      The main symptom of early toxicosis of pregnant women is vomiting. Depending on the frequency of its occurrence, as well as the degree of metabolic disorders in the body of the expectant mother, doctors distinguish three degrees of severity of vomiting during pregnancy. nine0003

      How to deal with morning sickness and relieve symptoms

      Treatment for mild morning sickness is usually done at home. But, nevertheless, a pregnant woman should be under the supervision of doctors, take all the tests recommended by the doctor, and follow the appointments. This will allow the doctor to monitor the condition of the future mother's body and prevent possible complications in time. A woman needs to organize a normal sleep and rest regimen, walks in the fresh air, a calm atmosphere in the family are shown. nine0003

      Proper nutrition

      You need to eat in small portions, fractionally, every 2-3 hours. Food should be easily digestible, high-calorie and fortified whenever possible. In connection with a decrease in appetite, they recommend varied and pleasant food for the expectant mother, that is, products are selected taking into account the desires of the pregnant woman, with the exception of spicy dishes and smoked meats. It is important to remember that very hot or very cold food often induces vomiting, so the dishes should be warm. Reception of alkaline mineral waters in small volumes 5-6 times a day is shown. nine0003

      If nausea and vomiting occur in the morning, immediately after waking up, it is recommended to have breakfast while lying in bed without getting up. For breakfast, you can eat dry crackers, crackers, drink tea or water with lemon, light yogurt is allowed. It is better to put all this next to the bed in advance or ask someone to bring breakfast.

      Every woman chooses for herself a remedy that helps to fight nausea. Someone helps a slice of orange, lemon or apple, some expectant mothers carry crackers or mint sweets with them to alleviate the symptoms of toxicosis. Pumpkin juice has a good antiemetic effect. Many pregnant women benefit from ginger tea. It is prepared very simply:

      ginger root finely chopped or grated on a coarse grater is poured with boiling water and infused for 15-20 minutes. Tea can be drunk warm or chilled, adding lemon, mint or honey to it.

      Fats and proteins of animal origin are recommended to be consumed in the morning, when pancreatic enzymes are more active. Dairy products are best eaten after dinner or before bed.

      Do not use food with preservatives, broiler meat, fast food, fast food. nine0003

      To maintain metabolic processes in the body, it is advisable to drink 2-2.5 liters of fluid per day. With increased vomiting, it is not recommended to consume solid and liquid food at the same time. Liquids should not be drunk 30 minutes before and within 1.5 hours after eating, as this provokes vomiting by stretching the walls of the stomach and affecting the receptors.

      Decoctions and infusions

      Oat broth

      As an enveloping agent, that is, a substance that forms a mucous film and prevents irritation of receptors on the walls of the stomach and intestines, oat broth is recommended. It is prepared as follows: 2-3 tbsp. spoons of oat grains are washed, pour 500-700 ml of water, boil over low heat under a lid for 30 minutes. The broth is drained, the grains are crushed and poured with new water and boiled until fully cooked. The resulting mass is crushed with a blender. You need to use the decoction on an empty stomach and in the evening before going to bed, but not earlier than 2 hours after dinner, and also throughout the day in small portions. nine0357 It has a particularly good effect in combination with rosehip infusion.

      Rosehip infusion

      This infusion is a good source of vitamins and microelements - it contains vitamins C, K, P and PP, potassium, manganese, iron, and contributes to the normalization of the gallbladder function. To prepare it, you need 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of crushed rose hips with 250 ml of boiling water and insist in a thermos for about 2 hours.
      The following infusions and decoctions contribute to reducing nausea and improving the condition of the expectant mother. nine0003

      Phytonast

      Take equally: valerian root, common anise fruits, fireweed leaves, linden flowers, marigold flowers, common blueberry shoots, blood-red hawthorn fruits. 1 st. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over a spoonful of the mixture ground in a coffee grinder and insist in a thermos for 2 hours, then strain. Take the infusion as needed, up to 6 times a day in a heated form, 1/3 cup.

      Benediktov's collection

      To prepare this collection you will need: common yarrow (10 g), peppermint herb (20 g), shepherd's purse herb (20 g), valerian officinalis rhizomes (10 g), calendula officinalis inflorescences (20 g) and inflorescences of chamomile officinalis (20 g). Pour 10 g of the mixture with 400 ml of water, soak in a water bath for 30 minutes, strain. Take 50 ml 6 times a day for 25 days, three courses with 15-day breaks. nine0003

      Viburnum with honey

      Grind 2 tbsp. tablespoons of fresh viburnum berries, pour 250 ml of boiling water over them, heat for 10 minutes in a water bath, strain, add a little honey. Take 1/3 cup of warm infusion before meals 3-4 times a day.

      Cranberries with mint, honey and lemon

      Squeeze the juice from 250 g of cranberries, cool it, boil the pulp in 1 liter of water, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mint leaves and leave for 15 minutes under the lid. Strain, dissolve in a hot broth 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons of honey, let cool to room temperature, add chilled cranberry juice and a slice of lemon. Drink 0.5 cup after meals or when nausea occurs. nine0003

      Rose hips with apples

      Crushed rose hips (approx. 1 tbsp) pour 250 ml of boiling water, add 0.5 tbsp. tablespoons of dried apples, heat in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. This drink can be consumed throughout the day instead of tea.

      Rosehip with garden berries

      To make a drink you will need: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of rose hips, 1 tbsp. spoon of raspberries, 1 tbsp. spoon of blackcurrant leaves, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lingonberry leaves. 2 tbsp. spoons of the mixture pour 500 ml of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 100 ml of decoction 3 times a day. nine0003

      Therapeutic exercise

      Among non-drug remedies, exercise therapy has a good effect. The complex of exercises includes walking, deep breathing with stretching of the muscles of the trunk and limbs. It is necessary to exclude inclinations, they can increase nausea. The complex includes dynamic exercises for training the muscles of the arms, legs, relaxation exercises. Remedial gymnastics also includes training in breathing techniques. As a result, the body is saturated with oxygen, the excitability of the vomiting center decreases - toxicosis is relieved. nine0003

      Physiotherapeutic procedures

      Among the physiotherapeutic procedures for the treatment of early toxicosis, electrosleep, acupuncture, laser therapy are used. Electrosleep is a method that uses low frequency currents to induce sleep. The duration of the procedure is from 60 to 90 minutes, the course of treatment is 6-8 sessions.

      Laser therapy

      In the complex therapy of early toxicosis, blood is irradiated with a helium-neon laser through a light guide passed through a needle placed in the cubital vein. The procedure lasts 15-20 minutes. The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the influence of the laser on blood cells, changes in its properties, accumulation of biologically active substances in the blood. As a result, the metabolism in cells changes, the resistance of tissues and the body to adverse conditions increases, and the vitality increases. nine0003

      Acupuncture, acupuncture

      These are methods of treatment based on irritation of biologically active points and zones on the body and face. With early toxicosis, such an effect changes the tone of the nervous system of a pregnant woman. A session of acupuncture is carried out 1-2 times a week and lasts 15-30 minutes.

      With morning sickness and vomiting of pregnant women, the method of acupressure is effective. To do this, you need to press your finger on a point that is located on the inside of the wrist, in the middle, 3 transverse fingers above the palm. nine0003

      Aromatherapy

      The use of plant aromas has a positive effect on the expectant mother and baby. By inhaling pleasant aromas, you can achieve a good psychological effect, create a good mood, and reduce the effects of toxicosis. During pregnancy, aroma lamps, aroma medallions, pads - sachets are mainly used. To relieve nausea and vomiting, oils of noble laurel, lemon, lavender, cardamom present, dill, lemon balm, peppermint, anise, eucalyptus, ginger are suitable. To flavor the air, you can use the following mixture 0 3 drops of lavender oil, 1 drop of peppermint oil, 1 drop of eucalyptus oil. nine0003

      Principles of treatment of early toxicosis

      Even with a mild course of early toxicosis of pregnant women, the attending physician will definitely prescribe a number of tests - a general blood test, a general urinalysis, a biochemical blood test, a hemostasiogram. This is necessary to control the condition of a pregnant woman and to timely prescribe medications to correct the changes that occur in the body.

      If non-drug remedies are ineffective, the doctor prescribes medications that help fight toxicosis. First of all, these are herbal sedatives, homeopathic medicines for nausea, vitamin B6 preparations, antiemetics. nine0003

      If, despite all therapy, vomiting increases, the doctor detects changes in blood and urine tests, and body weight continues to progressively decrease, hospitalization is indicated.

      The hospital provides intravenous infusion of medicines that restore fluid, trace elements and proteins lost by the body. A pregnant woman receives at least 2-2. 5 liters of fluid intravenously per day.

      To improve blood flow through the placenta and improve oxygen supply to the fetus, oxygen therapy can be prescribed - inhalation of an oxygen-air mixture for 20-30 minutes twice a day. nine0003

      Most often, the effects of toxicosis gradually decrease by 12-13 weeks of pregnancy.

      Mild

      Mild vomiting on an empty stomach or after meals occurs 3 to 5 times a day. Despite vomiting, part of the food is still retained and significant weight loss is not observed in such pregnant women. The general condition does not suffer significantly, there are no changes in blood and urine tests. Such vomiting is easily treatable with various non-drug means, and often resolves on its own after the normalization of the diet and rest. nine0003

      Moderate vomiting

      Moderate vomiting (or moderate vomiting) is expressed in the increase in vomiting up to 10 times a day, regardless of food intake. Characterized by persistent nausea. There comes dehydration of the body, a decrease in body weight by 3-5 kg ​​(6% of the initial weight). The general condition of pregnant women worsens. Expectant mothers complain of weakness, apathy, tearfulness, sometimes depression. The skin is pale, dry, the tongue is covered with a white coating, yellowness of the skin may be noted.

      Excessive vomiting

      Severe (excessive pregnancy vomiting) is rare. The frequency of vomiting up to 20 times a day or more. Excessive vomiting is characterized by severe dehydration and intoxication. This condition can occur as a continuation of moderate vomiting of pregnant women or initially acquire a severe character. With excessive vomiting, body weight decreases rapidly, on average by 2-3 kg per week, the skin becomes dry and flabby, subcutaneous fat quickly disappears, the tongue and lips are dry, there is a smell of acetone from the mouth, body temperature can rise up to 38 degrees. Vomiting of moderate and severe degrees is treated in a hospital.

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