Nausea during pregnancy: causes, symptoms, and remedies

NAUSEA IN PREGNANCY

La nausea It is one of the problems that every woman faces during the first months of pregnancy. pregnancyAlso known as morning sickness, it is actually a problem that can persist throughout the day and then only ease during the evening hours.

A malaise that can last until delivery and which, at times, risks turning into a disabling problem, capable of complicating even the simplest daily action such as going to work or walking down the street.

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CAUSES

Whether it is light or more marked, over 80 percent of expectant mothers during the first three months of gestation she is faced with this discomfort caused by the hormonal changes. This, in fact, remains the most widespread explanation for the malaise: nausea and vomit They are the result of a sudden and significant increase in estrogen, progesterone, and beta-HCG. Nausea during pregnancy typically occurs in the morning, but it can also strike in the evening at bedtime. Several studies have shown that certain categories of women are at higher risk of prolonged nausea during pregnancy. These include women who are sensitive to odors, who suffer from car or seasickness, and who have health problems. gastroesophagealAnd finally, some research suggests that nausea during pregnancy affects women who give birth to a girl or have twins more.

WHEN IT COMES

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

REMEDIES

To keep nausea under control, it's always a good idea to consult your doctor. However, since you can't take medications during the nine months of pregnancy, here are some tips: useful tips which will allow you to relieve nausea in a manner design:

• Since the feeling of nausea, as we were saying, is determined by hormonal changes which in turn influence the acceleration of carbohydrate metabolism, generating drops in sugar levels and therefore nausea and dizziness, never miss out on foods containing carbohydrates in your daily diet such as bread, pasta, cereals, potatoes e rice.
• Try to never remain on an empty stomach, avoid fried, fatty and spicy foods, always keep a bottle of water on hand cracker e cookies and you prefer light meals Never overdo it: it's better to consume several small meals rather than one particularly substantial and difficult-to-digest meal. Even small pieces of banana can be excellent allies against nausea.
• Among the anti-nausea foods there is also the ginger, excellent for counteracting other types of nausea such as that caused by car sickness or airsickness. You can choose to chew the fresh root raw, but not exceeding a daily dose of 1-2 grams, or you can use the ginger to make a herbal tea, adding honey and lemon. Ginger popsicles are also excellent for easing nausea.
• And speaking of icicles, it was an English mother struggling with nausea who created the Lillipops, ice pops made with natural ingredients, free of sugar and preservatives. Ice, as we know, can hydrate without increasing nausea, unlike water once it reaches the stomach. Denise Soden, an English mother struggling with terrible nausea, can only tolerate ice, and the relief increases when she adds natural ingredients to it. From this intuition, Lillipops was born, which today includes five flavors: grapefruit and mandarin, lemon and mint, chamomile and orange, lime and vanilla, and ginger. Lillipops were tested byAOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists), which has certified their effectiveness in 95 percent of cases, and they have been approved by scientific associations of specialists throughout Europe.
• Chewing one lemon wedge, tangerine or grapefruit It reduces nausea. These citrus fruits can also be used to prepare infusions and decoctions.
• The conductor itself can take various shapes, in bare or tinned copper, with or without insulation. In some cases, a preferential bend can also be applied to the joint so that it operates exactly as designed. herbal teas to the chamomile, mint and fennel They can be a useful remedy for nausea. Furthermore, when nausea is severe, simply smelling a few mint leaves can relieve the discomfort. Alternatively, add a few mint leaves to green tea.
• The Japanese fight nausea (even that caused by car sickness or due to poor digestion) by dissolving the Umeboshi tablets (literally “dried plums”). Umeboshi are small prunes dry, apricot-like, rich in organic acids and highly alkalizing.
• Le almonds, rich in vitamin E, are not only an excellent anti-nausea snack but also promote fetal development.
• Another solution against nausea is taking Magnesium, because it rebalances hormones and relaxes body and mind, also reducing fatigue and stress.. Obviously, magnesium should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
• Another grandmother's remedy is to chew a lemon wedge, tangerine o grapefruitAlternatively, you can try using these citrus fruits to prepare infusions and decoctions.
• Drink a lot water but far from Easter.
• Finally, do a little movement After eating, even a simple walk can aid digestion, and whenever possible, take advantage of the opportunity to rest.

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