Pregnancy Nausea
Pregnancy
nausea usually happens in up to 80% of newly pregnant women. Most women would
be happy if the pregnancy nausea only occured in the morning, but many
pregnant women experience pregnancy nausea all through the day. Most women
start experiencing morning sickness between 4 and 6 weeks. The nausea usually
ends around the 14th to the 16th week of pregnancy when the hCG levels start
decreasing. While it would be wonderful to say that all women will be done in
that time frame, some women will have to endure pregnancy nausea all through
out their pregnancy. What Causes Pregnancy Nausea?
There
is no definitive answer as to what causes pregnancy nausea, but the theories
seem to indicate that it is a combination of rapid hormonal changes occuring
in a pregnant woman's body. The
very quick rise in hCG (the pregnancy hormone) and estrogen play a part in
the appearance of pregnancy nausea. As the hormones start decreasing in your
system, around the 14th week, the pregnancy nausea also starts to decrease. What Can I Do To Relieve My
Pregnancy Nausea?
Unfortunately,
there is no one tried and true method that will relieve everyone's case of
morning sickness. The only way to find what works for you is by trial and
error. Below you will find ideas which you can try: · Vitamin B6 - 50 mg. daily. Vitamin B6 has been shown
to help with pregnancy induced nausea. There are also products available now
which contain therapeutic doses of Vitamin B6. · Ginger in capsules form 250 mg. three times daily
can be beneficial. Ginger has long been associated with alleviating nausea. · Avoid warm places as heat can increase the nausea
feelings. · Take naps during the day (but not right after
eating). Tiredness plays a big part in morning sickness. · Get enough sleep at night. · Get out of bed slowly in the morning. · Try eating plain crackers or dry cereal before you
get out of bed in the morning. · Open windows or turn on exhaust fans when cooking
and after meals. · Cooking in the microwave usually produces less
odors. · Silly as it sounds, carry a handkerchief with a few
drops of a non nausea causing essential oil (lemon for example) in it and
breath through it if you can't get away from the smell that is bothering you. · Avoid greasy or spicy foods as they often cause
nausea or heartburn. · Eat what you want when you want it. Your cravings
will not lead you the wrong way. · Have frequent protein snacks. (Low fat meats and
seafood, nuts, eggs and beans are high protein.) · Eat smaller meals every two hours or so. · Eating something salty before a meal can help you
"make it through" a meal. · Do not drink fluids with your meals. · Non caffeinated teas like peppermint and ginger can
help came nausea. · Drink small amounts of fluids regularly though out
the day to avoid dehydration. · Do not skip meals if you can help it. · Avoid spicy and fried food - both eating and
smelling it can increase your nausea. · Cold food may have less nausea inducing smells
associated with them. · Doctor Prescribed Medications for Severe Pregnancy
Nausea
· If the pregnancy nausea you are experiencing is
severe enough, your doctor may prescribe medication that will offer you
morning sickness relief. If you have morning sickness where you are unable to
keep food or water down for any length of time, PLEASE talk to your doctor to
see what can be done. Extensive weight loss / dehydration can be harmful to
both mom and baby. Your doctor will be able to evaluate your situation and
health profile and decide which medication will be most helpful in giving you
morning sickness relief. The medications prescribed are administered in three
different ways depending on the severity of the morning sickness and the
medication: orally, intravenously, and in suppository format. · For an extensive listing of the medications which
can be prescribed for severe morning sickness relief, please visit
Hyperemesis.org. |
