The article will tell you about all aspects of nausea and discomfort during pregnancy.

Any woman experiencing pregnancy is faced with discomfort and poor health. Most often, a woman is sick or sick, and this happens quite unexpectedly. In many cases, a sharp attack of nausea is a pregnancy symptom that makes a woman think that it's time to take a test.

INTERESTING: It is not fully understood why a woman in a position is sick, but this is exactly related to what kind of hormonal background she has in her body. There is also an interesting opinion that claims that nausea is a sign of a process that occurs in the body of a pregnant woman, which is responsible for the development of the brain. If a woman has severe toxicosis, then her baby will grow up smart, but this is just a guess.

Toxicosis is nausea and vomiting in the first, early stages of pregnancy. The very name "toxicosis" suggests that the body seems to be "poisoned" by some substance (toxic - translated as "poison"). Toxicosis is a kind of "struggle" of the mother's body with those cells that "captured" her body (ie, the embryo). And the fetus itself tries to stay in the body, having survived all the rejections. It is believed that such a process is quite normal, because under such conditions “natural selection” occurs: weak cells are rejected, and strong ones survive in order to give birth to healthy and strong offspring.

Nausea can be present not only in the first trimester, but also accompany a woman throughout her pregnancy. The occurrence of nausea depends only on the individual characteristics of the woman and her state of health. The child grows and develops inside the mother, increasing the load on all internal organs, and very often it happens that her body simply “refuses” to work normally and reacts with poor health.

What can increase the discomfort of a woman:

• Stress. The emotional health of the expectant mother is directly related to the physical. Interestingly, women with a desired pregnancy suffer less toxicosis than those who become pregnant unexpectedly and are afraid of the birth of a child.
• Diseases. We are talking about seasonal and cold problems: allergies or acute respiratory infections, which make the body weakened and very sensitive.
• Overwork and overexertion. The load on the nervous system weakens the woman's immune system and therefore, she experiences toxicosis more often and more sensitively.

INTERESTING: Popular belief says that women who carry a boy's fetus in their womb experience more severe toxicosis than those who carry girls.

The first signs of toxicosis, and hence pregnancy, usually occur when a woman notices a delay in menstruation. At this point, the fetus has existed for 2-3 weeks. The duration of toxicosis can be different, from several weeks to several months and until the last day (i.e. before childbirth). But there are also cases when a woman does not feel sick at all. This is not bad at all, because good health only means that the female body quickly adapted to the fetus and does not reject it.

When, at what week, day, month does she start to feel sick during pregnancy?

Nausea appears, most often, at 4-5 weeks after conception, when the hormonal background changes and progesterone is in its tangible concentration.

Feelings may intensify:

• On nerves
• If you get hung up on unpleasant sensations and inspire yourself that you feel bad and sick.
• After sleep (morning sickness)
• On empty stomach
• On a full stomach
• When overtired
• If you smell a strong smell (too stuffy)
• If you are in a room where there is little air

How long does it take to feel sick during pregnancy and when it stops feeling sick: the usual timing of toxicosis

Toxicosis is very “individual” and its intensity is directly related to how good a woman’s health is, at what age she is and how she follows a healthy lifestyle. Most often, women experience "early toxicosis", when the body is just starting to get used to the changes and changes its hormonal background. It was at this time that a woman experiences strong urges of morning sickness and vomiting, reacts sharply to smells, tastes, and nervous experiences.

Nausea may occur even when you are waiting for the onset of menstruation, but they are not. It was at this time that instead of the hormone estrogen familiar to a woman, “progesterone” takes over her body (it is often called the “pregnancy hormone” and even “pregnant hormone”). Progesterone actively protects the fetus and promotes its development, but, unfortunately, it negatively affects the functioning of the digestive tract, slowing down their work.

"Early" toxicosis may appear as early as 4 weeks (from conception) and disappear after about 2-3 months. As a rule, in the second trimester of pregnancy, the most calm, “quiet” and pleasant feeling of pregnancy comes for a woman without any unpleasant consequences. But, after 6-7 months of pregnancy, “late” toxicosis may also appear, the appearance of which is easy to explain - the fetus grows and puts pressure on all the internal organs of the mother, displacing them and upsetting their work.

I suddenly stopped feeling sick during pregnancy: what does this mean?

If your discomfort is gone on time (that is, you smoothly moved into the second trimester of pregnancy), then this is quite normal. This means that the body has fully adapted to the child and the body performs all the necessary functions for the life support of the fetus.

When to worry:

• If severe toxicosis appears quite suddenly and quickly disappears.
• If, along with nausea, signs such as “full breasts”, overwork and constant drowsiness disappeared.
• If the toxicosis disappeared, but there were pains in the lower abdomen

Can I feel sick with a frozen, ectopic pregnancy?

Unfortunately, nausea and vomiting can be not only signs of a normal pregnancy, but also abnormalities in the body. For example, toxicosis often occurs during ectopic pregnancy, because, in fact, this process is exactly the same as uterine pregnancy (the cell attaches to the mucous membrane and the body begins hormonal changes), but with slight differences.

To find out with 100% accuracy that you have an ectopic pregnancy, tests such as ultrasound will help (the place where the fertilized cell is attached will be clearly visible on the screen) and a blood test (a cell not attached to the uterine cavity does not develop normally and the mother’s body does not produce enough progesterone).

Toxicosis (in this case, "poisoning the body" should be taken literally) can also occur in the event of a fetal fading. Then the frozen embryo begins to release toxic substances that worsen the woman's well-being and can even lead to her death if the dead fetus is not disposed of in time.

To find out that you have a frozen pregnancy will be washed by a blood test and ultrasound, and to “hint” you that something is wrong in the body will help the accompanying symptoms: the disappearance of pain and discomfort in the chest, toxicosis appears and passes very quickly ( morning and evening), you may notice some discharge, feel pulling pains in the lower back and lower abdomen.

Can I feel sick in the first week, before a delay in pregnancy?

Nausea occurs approximately 3 weeks after conception. This is how long it takes for the body to undergo hormonal changes. Early sensations of nausea (for example, 1 week after conception) are most often provoked by disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, self-hypnosis and nervous strain.

How to recognize a "healthy" pregnancy?

Why do you feel sick during pregnancy?

Nausea is a simple reaction of the body to changes in the functioning of internal organs and the nervous system, a change and restructuring of the hormonal background. Some factors may make a woman feel worse or make her feel better. For example, careful preparation for pregnancy (healthy lifestyle, sports and good nutrition), symptoms subside and toxicosis is easier.

To make you feel less sick, and toxicosis was easier, you should:

• Drink healthy food
• Find a diet and don't break it
• Don't overeat and don't starve
• Do not jump out of bed abruptly in the morning, but smoothly start your morning.
• Do not abuse sweets
• Drink plenty of water and healthy drinks (compotes, teas, juices)
• Avoid overwork and overexertion
• Take vitamins
• sleep well
• Be outdoors often
• Give up alcohol and smoking

Can I feel sick during pregnancy in the morning, afternoon, evening?

Most often, women are haunted by morning sickness and malaise during pregnancy. But sensitive "future mothers" often react negatively to stuffy rooms, enclosed spaces, harsh smells and tastes. Therefore, nausea can occur at any time of the day, weak or intense.

Video: Nausea during pregnancy. Why is she a mother? How to alleviate the condition?

Many are accustomed to associate pregnancy with nausea: there is an aversion to some kind of food, which means that everyone is pregnant.

So many, for no apparent reason (at least a banal delay), come up with a pregnancy for themselves, believing that toxicosis begins almost from the moment of conception. Let's take a look at how things really are.

When does nausea appear during pregnancy?

In fact, it is extremely difficult to find out about the fact of conception before a delay of a week (according to the obstetric calendar, this period will be equal to 5 weeks), since there are no visible symptoms that a new life is born in a woman’s body. the stomach does not increase at this time, the legs do not swell and milk does not come to the chest, what to say, it does not even feel sick!

The reason is that the attachment of a fertilized egg to the wall of the uterus does not occur in seconds. It takes her time to get to her destination and settle down there.

As for symptoms such as nausea, it is normal to appear at 7-8 weeks. Although each organism is individual, and for some, toxicosis can begin only by the end of the first trimester, having tormented for literally a week. Others complain of feeling unwell and weak from weeks 8 to 12. In any case, it is by no means necessary to sound the alarm, if there is no toxicosis.

Nausea is not one of the obligatory symptoms of pregnancy, so if this has passed, you are a happy person. This means that the body is full of strength and can cope with hormonal fluctuations without unnecessary panic.

It is more dangerous if the pregnancy has not yet been diagnosed, but is already sick. In this case, of course, you can trust a test with increased sensitivity, which is designed to determine the level of hCG in the urine in the early stages, but you should not trust this result 100%.

What to do?

Of course, it is possible to suspect pregnancy, but it is better to go for an examination, since the likelihood that there is a problem with the gastrointestinal tract is much higher than that it started to vomit at 3-4 weeks of pregnancy.

When should you worry?

Toxicosis in everyone proceeds differently: someone becomes uncomfortable with smells, others, having eaten their favorite dish, suddenly realize that its taste seems to have changed, and still others refuse to eat at all. By the way, in the first months of pregnancy, weight loss is quite normal.

It is worth worrying when vomiting occurs too often - more than 3 times per hour (normal is the frequency of 5-6 times / day, usually after eating), while there is pain in the abdomen or below. These can be symptoms of both an intestinal infection and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and a sign of the development of an ectopic pregnancy. it is not worth spending time in such a situation with a visit to the doctor, since every hour can be counted.

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Nausea during pregnancy is known to most expectant mothers. Is this phenomenon normal? How long does it last and how can it be prevented? In our article, you will learn these and other facts about nausea during pregnancy.

Nausea during early and late pregnancy

It is believed that toxicosis is caused by an increase in the level of hormones such as thyroxine, estrogen and hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). By week 14, the amount of these hormones is normalized, and toxicosis, along with nausea, gradually decreases as the body adapts to pregnancy.

A high probability of nausea during pregnancy is observed in women over thirty years of age, in expectant mothers suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

It is believed that during a desired and planned pregnancy, the likelihood of nausea decreases, at a time when an accidental pregnancy gives a woman stress, and with it toxicosis of the body. If you have problems with the vestibular apparatus or the inner ear, then the chances of feeling unwell during pregnancy increase. Those pregnant women who are expecting twins or even triplets are also at risk of developing toxicosis.

When does nausea appear during pregnancy?

Many women consider nausea the first sign of pregnancy. Although modern tests allow you to determine conception already on the first day of delay. But nausea may not occur at all.

When does nausea appear during pregnancy? As a rule, it occurs no earlier than 5 weeks, and by the end of 13 weeks it completely stops. In women with multiple pregnancies or suffering from gastroenterological diseases, nausea lasts up to 16 weeks and even longer.

Depending on how early in your pregnancy your nausea started to bother you, doctors may suggest the course of your pregnancy. The earlier toxicosis began, the more likely it is that it will be severe and may require hospitalization or drug treatment. Nausea during pregnancy will bother you less if you eat right and fully, as it most often manifests itself on an empty stomach.

How long does it take and when does it take place?

No doctor can tell you how long pregnancy nausea lasts. After all, its appearance, like the course, depends solely on the female body, its individual characteristics. Nausea is considered a normal physiological phenomenon in the period from 5 to 13 weeks of pregnancy. Later toxicosis may already indicate various dangerous pathologies of the pregnant woman and her fetus.

Are you waiting for the nausea during pregnancy, which worries you a lot, to end? Consult your doctor and he will give you recommendations to improve your well-being.

When nausea during pregnancy disappears completely, then the body has adapted to pregnancy and is ready for its physiological and biochemical changes.

However, in some women, toxicosis manifests itself in the second and third trimesters, this condition can continue until the abdomen drops or until childbirth.

Morning and evening nausea during pregnancy

Morning sickness during pregnancy is considered normal. At the initial stage, this feeling worsens due to a sharp rise, strong odors. You will feel better if you have your first breakfast in bed. A couple of cookies, one fruit or a glass of freshly squeezed juice, a 20-minute rest is enough, and gradually you will come to your senses without excruciating nausea.

In the early stages of pregnancy, nausea is possible not only in the morning, but also in the evening.

Evening nausea during pregnancy most often occurs due to overwork of a woman. To avoid this condition after work, we recommend that you take a little rest, ventilate the apartment before going to bed and take a walk in the park for at least half an hour. It is better not to use aromatherapy, since many aromas can be not only intolerable due to toxicosis, but also dangerous for the health of a pregnant woman (lavender primarily belongs to such aromas).

Nausea in early pregnancy

Nausea is considered the first sign of pregnancy. Although this is not always reliable evidence. When conception has taken place, nausea is manifested in combination with vomiting, increased salivation and increased sensitivity to odors and certain foods. Nausea is a sure sign of pregnancy, although it does not always reliably indicate it. Usually, when conception has taken place, nausea occurs in combination with vomiting, exacerbation of sensitivity to smells and tastes, and salivation. Nausea in the first trimester of pregnancy is a physiologically explainable phenomenon that does not need treatment. You can see a doctor if nausea bothers you a lot and causes serious inconvenience. Experts believe that toxicosis in the early stages is more difficult for those women who have had diseases of the reproductive organs, had an abortion. According to folk signs, expectant mothers who are expecting boys suffer more from toxicosis and nausea in the first days of pregnancy.

In any case, nausea at the beginning of pregnancy indicates its correct course. If your nausea stops abruptly, you should see your doctor to make sure you don't have a miscarriage. With ectopic pregnancy, toxicosis also begins in the first weeks, but is less pronounced. Although many pregnant women are not at all worried about nausea, they know about this phenomenon only by hearsay. In this case, enjoy your pregnancy and your good health!

Nausea in the second trimester of pregnancy

Nausea in the second half of pregnancy has completely different causes than toxicosis of the first days of pregnancy. The uterus gradually increases in size and compresses nearby organs - the intestines, stomach, bile ducts. Because of this, the contractions of the gastrointestinal tract are weakened, peristalsis and emptying are difficult. When you tilt or abruptly change your posture, food that has already been processed by gastric juice back into the esophagus is possible, which provokes heartburn and vomiting. Nausea in the last stages of pregnancy appears when the stomach is large and raised high. This happens at about 27-28 weeks.

The first signs of pregnancy may appear already in the early stages. This is a frequent occurrence, it is a signal for a woman about a new position. But not everyone experiences such sensations, many do not even realize the complexities of toxicosis. In the first trimester, malaise can begin at any time, in conjunction with a delay, swelling of the mammary glands and the birth of a new life is determined.

signs

At what stage of pregnancy begins to feel sick, first of all, depends on the individual characteristics of the female body. The degree of malaise also varies - in some, attacks are observed in the morning. The most debilitating is toxicosis, which completely removes from the usual rhythm.

The expectant mother already in the first weeks cannot do anything, the only way out for her is bed rest. During this period, you can lose weight dramatically, losing a kilogram before 12 weeks is not a cause for concern. A woman will successfully gain weight in the second and third trimester.

You can recognize the onset of toxicosis by the following signs:

• increased salivation;
• loss of appetite;
• dizziness;
• prostration;
• nausea with or without vomiting;
• sensitivity to odors.

Early toxicosis may begin to appear as early as 3-4 weeks of pregnancy. If a woman is susceptible to this phenomenon, symptoms can occur at any time in the first trimester. But already by 16 weeks, physiological changes lead to the restoration of well-being, and all symptoms disappear.

Toxicosis can also occur during ectopic pregnancy, therefore, in the early stages up to 6-7 weeks, it is necessary to take tests, and an ultrasound examination may also be required.

Causes

The expectant mother may not even guess what processes provoked a deterioration in well-being. Obstetricians-gynecologists call a number of external factors affecting the course of gestation and the occurrence of nausea:

• hormonal changes begin immediately after conception, increased progesterone synthesis allows you to save the amniotic egg, successfully implant in the abdominal uterus, continue to form and grow in favorable conditions, jumps in the level of sex hormones often cause dizziness, general malaise;
• the influence of hormones invariably affects immune indicators, if before pregnancy the expectant mother was not in good health and was prone to respiratory diseases, then the likelihood of toxicosis increases;
• the factor of heredity also plays an important role, it is possible that the condition of the pregnant woman will be very similar to the feelings of her female relatives;
• the emotional state can also determine well-being, especially if the conception is unplanned, fears, doubts, uncertainty about one’s own future naturally arise, nervousness can also manifest itself during a long-awaited pregnancy, constant unrest - and whether everything is proceeding normally, leads to panic and the emergence of psychosomatics in the form of basic signs of toxicity.

If the signs of toxicosis disappear abruptly, you should immediately contact a gynecologist. This may be a signal of the occurrence of pathology or the fading of the embryo.

The danger of toxicosis

Dizziness, nausea, of course, gives an uncomfortable sensation, but it does not affect the course of pregnancy. In the early stages, this is a common occurrence, you can only ease the symptoms with the help of various home methods. Even a doctor cannot accurately determine at what time nausea appears during pregnancy, these are purely individual processes. Starting from 3-4 weeks and until the end of the first trimester, at any time, there is the possibility of such signs.

A big threat is late toxicosis, which occurs unexpectedly in the second and third trimester. Preeclampsia is also accompanied by severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness. There are swelling and jumps in blood pressure, protein is found in the urine test. The danger of the condition is associated with intoxication, therefore, at the first signs after the 20th week, it is necessary to inform the gynecologist. A particularly acute course will require diagnosis of the causes and the appointment of appropriate treatment.

As in the case of early toxicosis, the causes of preeclampsia have not been fully identified. Doctors attribute the appearance in the later stages with chronic stress, immune failures in a woman's body, a short interval between pregnancies, problems with blood vessels.

Prevention

In order to prevent and alleviate the discomfort that occurs in the early stages, it is worth following simple recommendations. This will not only improve well-being, but the rules of prevention also have a positive effect on the formation of the baby:

• it is necessary to abandon all bad habits - smoking, alcohol;
• review the diet, remove spicy, salty, spicy dishes, snacks, semi-finished products, carbonated drinks, coffee;
• in case of sensitivity to aromas, it is not necessary to use perfumes, air fresheners, cosmetics with pronounced odors;
• it is necessary to reconsider the usual mode of life, devote more time to walking in the fresh air, healthy sleep will also make you feel much better;
• small portions and fractional meals very effectively cope with nausea, this method will allow you to avoid weight problems at a later date;
• you can use proven means - mint tea on an empty stomach or a slice of lemon;
• it is recommended to take a multivitamin complex with a high content of selenium.

Ailments and nausea are only temporary phenomena that will quickly pass and it will be possible to feel all the happiness of a magical state.

For many women, such a manifestation as morning with a combination of malaise and a passion for salty foods are indisputable. Although nausea and taste changes are not always possible in expectant mothers, but most of them met with such an unpleasant sensation at least a few times during pregnancy. Should there be nausea during pregnancy or does it indicate health problems, how long will it torment and when is it time to see a doctor? All these questions require answers.

Do all pregnant women feel sick in the morning?

Many women experience malaise and nausea in the morning and at other times of the day and outside of pregnancy, just as not all pregnant women suffer from nausea and. Manifestations typical of toxicosis are relatively subjective sensations, often they are due not only to physiological changes, but also to the psychological component. "Pregnant" nausea is typical for the morning and the first half of the day, usually occurs at the beginning of the first trimester and disappears without a trace by its end. This is an adaptation of the female body to new conditions of existence, changes in hormonal levels and reduced vascular tone.

If the toxicosis is very painful, in addition to nausea, there is repeated vomiting, salivation is pronounced, and these sensations last after 10-12 weeks, without a tendency to decrease and disappear, a doctor's consultation and examination are needed.

Often, the onset of pregnancy provokes an exacerbation of gastroenterological pathology (,) and nausea refers to the manifestation of pathologies, and not the result of gestation.

Why does nausea and manifestations of toxicosis occur?

Exactly science is still unknown the reasons that provoke nausea in pregnant women and toxicosis as such. So, the palm in this matter is given to the effect on the vomiting center of the brain of an altered balance of hormones, such as estrogens, hCG (chorionic gonadotropin), as well as a change in the ratio of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) in the plasma. Excess concentrations of these hormones can irritate the center of vomiting, provoking bouts of nausea and single gagging. Usually, as the body adapts to pregnancy in a period of about 13-14 weeks, all these phenomena, along with ailments and weakness, disappear without a trace.

Interesting fact

It has been observed that in mothers who are expecting twins or triplets, the severity of toxicosis is stronger due to the fact that their plasma hormone concentrations are even higher than in singleton pregnancies.

In addition to the influence of hormones, some other theories have also been proposed to explain the occurrence of toxicosis.

Theories of the origin of toxicosis and nausea

If we consider nausea as a manifestation of toxicosis, there are a number of theories in its development:

1. Some scientists blame the development of nausea immunological factor. The fetus consists of half of the paternal genes, half of the maternal, that is, half of the cells of his body are foreign to the mother. Therefore, her immune system can aggressively perceive the tissues of the fetus, which can provoke ailments and deterioration of well-being, nausea. As the immune system adapts and develops tolerance to fetal tissues, nausea gradually disappears.
2. From point of view psychological theory it is believed that a new state of pregnancy for a woman is a special test for the body, including from a psychological point of view. Not all women are mentally prepared for motherhood, which threatens with anxiety and increased anxiety. As a result of this, stress nausea and malaise, symptoms of toxicosis are formed.

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   In those women who were waiting and wishing for pregnancy, according to studies, the manifestations of toxicosis are less pronounced.

3. Based theories of general somatic health, the appearance of nausea and vomiting, many women owe to poor health in general, and the digestive system and liver in particular. In addition, nausea occurs more often in women with an asthenic constitution, who are always losing weight and exhausting themselves with diets. If the nausea of ​​pregnant women is provoked by travel in transport and motion sickness, these may be problems with the vestibular apparatus.
4. Also, experts highlight autonomic theory of toxicosis, associated with the adaptation of internal organs and nervous tissue to pregnancy, a theory of age, according to which older pregnant women are more sick, and those who are not carrying their first baby. Let's add here the hereditary features of the course of pregnancy, typical for the entire female generation, starting with the grandmothers, mothers and sisters of the pregnant woman, if everyone suffered from severe toxicosis, the risks for its development in this situation are also high.
5. A number of experts argue that nausea can form in a pregnant woman due to the fact that they react to smells and tastes in a special way. receptors of the nose and pharynx, tongue. Many expectant mothers report bouts of nausea from strong smells of soap, cosmetics, certain foods and dishes.

When does nausea appear during pregnancy?

Nausea most often develops from early pregnancy, and usually its first manifestations should be expected around the 5th-6th week. In women with multiple pregnancies, manifestations may occur 1 to 2 weeks earlier and last longer.

If the expectant mother has diseases of the digestive system, somatic pathologies, manifestations of toxicosis with nausea will be more pronounced and prolonged.

According to experts, the earlier toxicosis began and the stronger the nausea and vomiting, the longer they will manifest.

Particular attention deserves nausea and vomiting as manifestations of late toxicosis. They can last until childbirth and often occur due to increased pressure, swelling and the formation of manifestations, such manifestations are dangerous to health and require immediate medical attention. Often, nausea with preeclampsia somewhat weakens after the abdomen sinks by 37-38 weeks or decreases somewhat after 35 weeks of pregnancy.

Predominantly, such manifestations in pregnant women occur during fasting, when the stomach is empty, therefore it is recommended not to take long breaks in eating.

How long does nausea last in pregnancy?

If it is early toxicosis, on average it lasts up to 12-14 weeks of pregnancy, gradually decreasing in frequency and severity. Usually after 10 weeks of pregnancy, nausea is no longer formed daily and there is almost no vomiting. If the symptoms do not decrease, but only increase, or occur after 20-24 weeks, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Features of the manifestations of nausea during early pregnancy

Nausea often accompanies the initial stages of pregnancy, but does not apply to its mandatory manifestations. It is not necessary only by the presence or absence of nausea in the morning or vomiting, to judge that a baby has appeared in the uterus . Often, the first manifestations occur shortly after the appearance of two strips on the test, closer to 5-6 weeks, and are often combined with vomiting, strong salivation and a perversion of taste sensitivity and smell.

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The appearance of nausea in the first trimester is quite normal, it does not require a visit to a doctor, provided that the manifestations do not greatly disrupt the usual life and do not change the usual rhythm. If vomiting is also typical with nausea, repeated and not only morning, with toxicosis, a woman loses weight sharply - this is already a reason for examination and treatment.

Important facts about nausea during pregnancy:

Nausea, salivation, appetite

Nausea causing factors:

• Most often, nausea is formed in the morning, but in the daytime and in the evening, such sensations are not excluded, although they are not so strong.
• Increased nausea can occur with sudden rises from the bed, due to a decrease in pressure, which threatens with dizziness and a feeling of weakness, darkening in the eyes.
• Strong odors or food (meat, fish, boiled vegetables) can provoke nausea and nausea.

Each expectant mother has her own characteristics during toxicosis, and may occur against the background of nausea, in the mouth or a feeling of bad smell. Against the background of nausea, it can pull on certain foods (sweets, salty, chalk, lime). In general, not pronounced toxicosis indicates the progression of pregnancy and the full development of the fetus. But a completely normal phenomenon is also considered the almost complete absence of toxicosis or its mild manifestations, inconsistent and not violating habitual life.

If, against the background of toxicosis, you suddenly feel better, there are pulling sensations in the pubic or lumbar region, this may indicate a missed pregnancy. Better see a doctor!

Nausea in the second half of pregnancy

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If nausea occurs in the second trimester or third, this does not apply to the manifestation of toxicosis. Usually this is how it manifests itself, a serious complication of pregnancy, as well as pathologies of the digestive tract and systemic diseases, various other health problems.

Due to the growth of the uterus, the walls of the stomach are compressed and its location changes relative to its usual position, as well as a change in the position of the intestines, biliary tract, liver and other internal organs. The processes of emptying and peristaltic contractions can be slowed down, which leads to digestive problems (, nausea, heartburn). By changing the posture and filling the stomach, part of the food with gastric juice is thrown into the esophagus, forming heartburn, which can also provoke attacks of nausea and malaise. Typically, such attacks of nausea associated with digestive disorders occur after 28 weeks of pregnancy, with a fairly large abdomen and high standing of the uterine fundus.

In the third trimester, nausea can be triggered by the development of preeclampsia and eclampsia due to increased pressure and headache, impaired perception of sounds and light, convulsions. This condition is dangerous to health, requires immediate hospitalization and a solution to the issue of delivery.

Often, nausea can be associated with overfilling of the stomach and its overdistension, weakening during fasting. This leads to the fact that a woman switches to eating often and in small portions, with a restriction in the diet of fatty, spicy or fried foods. Sensations decrease or disappear quite shortly before childbirth, when there is a lowering of the abdomen and easing of breathing and digestion.

How to get rid of nausea during pregnancy?

There is no single and correct advice on how to get rid of nausea during pregnancy; each woman in this situation is helped by her own, individual set of recommendations and methods.

Non-drug treatments for nausea and vomiting

There are time-tested and most effective, while safe methods of dealing with nausea and toxicosis:

Medical treatment for nausea in pregnancy

Most drugs against nausea are prohibited during pregnancy, antiemetic tablets and injections are applicable only in extreme cases in a hospital with uncontrollable vomiting and severe weight loss.

With severe malaise and if nausea does not go away by the end of the first trimester, the doctor prescribes an examination, according to the results of which a diagnosis will be made and treatment will be prescribed. Sometimes nausea is caused by the presence of bile pigments or ketone bodies in the blood. In rare cases, nausea and vomiting can be caused by a food allergy or food intolerance. In the treatment, doctors use some types of drugs:

• Vitamin and tonic, mineral supplements
• short course
• if you suspect an allergy
• Hepatoprotectors, natural choleretic agents
• in combination with psychotherapy
• Physiotherapy treatment.

With regard to herbal preparations and traditional medicine, the opinions of doctors differ, many consider them ineffective and dangerous during pregnancy, others say that reactions to them are individual and not everyone is helped by certain decoctions.