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This article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ly Thi Thanh Nha - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang.
1. How does morning sickness affect pregnancy?
Nausea during pregnancy is often one of the most frustrating experiences of pregnancy for women. Up to 70% of expectant mothers experience nausea at some point during early pregnancy (usually starting in the 9th week after intercourse). It is not only known to be one of the early signs of pregnancy but also a common symptom in the first trimester, and sometimes even longer.In most cases, morning sickness subsides by the 16th week of pregnancy. However, up to 20% of women continue to have these symptoms throughout their pregnancy. Severe morning sickness can be debilitating for a woman, even requiring hospitalization.
Trắc nghiệm: Bạn có hiểu đúng về dấu hiệu mang thai sớm?
Các dấu hiệu mang thai sớm không phải chỉ mỗi trễ kinh mà còn có rất nhiều dấu hiệu khác như xuất huyết âm đạo, ngực căng tức,… Điểm xem bạn biết được bao nhiêu dấu hiệu mang thai sớm thông qua bài trắc nghiệm này nhé!
2. What to do to reduce morning sickness during pregnancy?
With the above theories about the cause, morning sickness seems inevitable in your pregnancy. Therefore, if nausea and vomiting are mild and do not affect your daily activities, the application of measures to reduce morning sickness during pregnancy is not necessary. Here's what you should do if morning sickness is affecting your pregnancy:2.1. Measures to reduce morning sickness during pregnancy without drugs Prenatal vitamins
Vitamins can make nausea worse, mainly due to the iron content and large vitamin tablet size. The most common side effects from taking prenatal vitamins are constipation, nausea, and vomiting. During the first trimester, a woman can take folic acid or take a multivitamin that doesn't contain iron, as this can help with morning sickness during pregnancy, or can take the vitamin with a cookie or take it at bedtime. Later, when morning sickness subsides, pregnant women can continue to take their regular multivitamins.
Gargle often if saliva is excessive
Women should be advised not to swallow too much saliva, as this can increase symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy. Frequent spitting and rinsing can be helpful in reducing morning sickness during pregnancy. You can mix water with 1 teaspoon of soda, it also helps to protect your teeth from being eroded by stomach acid.
Some other specific tips to help reduce morning sickness during pregnancy
Avoid foods and odors that cause nausea, should avoid spicy, hot foods, should choose foods with high protein. Keep cookies in bed and eat some before getting out of bed. Take a moment to digest, and work your ass off when you're ready. Eat small meals more often throughout the day instead of three large meals. Eating lots of simple, dry foods like white rice, dry toast or baked potatoes, etc. also helps reduce morning sickness during pregnancy. Suck hard candy. Try to consume at least 2 liters of fluids daily (including water, drinks, soups, etc.) in small amounts taken regularly.
Uống đủ nước giúp giảm nghén khi mang thai.
3. Morning sickness - Need to see a doctor when you have the following symptoms
Weight loss, severe exhaustion in a short time. Morning sickness persists after the first 3 months. Vomiting is excessive, making it impossible for you to carry out normal activities. Severe morning sickness with abdomen growing too fast for gestational age (suggests ectopic pregnancy). Urinating very little or dark red urine. Dizziness or fainting when standing up Thus, reducing morning sickness during pregnancy contributes to giving women a safe, healthy and psychologically comfortable pregnancy. When you have any concerns about morning sickness during pregnancy, you can visit your doctor for advice on health, psychology and prescribe measures to help reduce morning sickness during pregnancy.
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