How to get rid of nausea during pregnancy

Almost every expectant mother knows such a problem as toxicosis, the symptoms of which are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue. As a rule, these phenomena occur at the initial stage of pregnancy, causing discomfort, but it is possible that they may appear later.

It is difficult for the body to adapt to pregnancy, but it does it very quickly. Toxicosis is one of the side effects of addiction. The fact that a woman does not suffer from him can only be called luck. If nausea and vomiting do not stop with an increase in the duration of pregnancy, this is a good reason to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist.

The causes of toxicosis are:

• hormonal changes in the body;
• attachment of a foreign body to the endometrium of the uterus;
• psychological state of a woman.

Is it possible to get rid of toxicosis?

Every girl is looking for ways to get rid of nausea. There is no single, universal and effective means for all. You can only highlight the factors that can facilitate the course of pregnancy, these are:

• Stabilization of the day.
• Long stay in the fresh air.
• Quitting smoking, alcohol.
• Correction of the power system.
• Full relaxation and sleep (the bedroom of a pregnant woman should be thoroughly ventilated).
• Vitamin complexes.
• Ordinary drinking water.
• Positive emotional attitude.
• Prevention of excessive fatigue and proportionate, in accordance with the position of the load.

Exercise Stress

Moderate stress during an "interesting" position is necessary, this is one of the main ways to get rid of toxicosis. However, they should be prescribed by a specialist taking into account the individual characteristics of the body.

Swimming pool, swimming, contrast shower, walking, therapeutic exercises and fitness for pregnant women, yoga fill the body with oxygen, thereby reducing the possibility of nausea.

The opinion that during pregnancy physical activity is harmful, fundamentally wrong, on the contrary, they support the body in good shape, which means that they are useful for a woman preparing to become a mother, and for the baby.

Pregnancy Nutrition

It is necessary to make significant adjustments to the diet already at the initial stage of pregnancy. You need to accustom yourself to eat right, to refuse spicy, fried, smoked, preferring natural products without preservatives and dyes. Without any hesitation, delete from the menu foods that reduce blood sugar (sugar, sweets, pasta), as well as some familiar drinks (strong black tea, coffee).

During the painful attacks of toxicosis, food is the last thing you think about, but you can’t completely refuse it. The body must receive carbohydrates, fats and proteins in full. You need to eat in small portions, several times a day (at least 5). Protein should be consumed at least in the morning. Omelet and a glass of kefir, used for breakfast, will reliably protect the body from nausea. In addition, dairy products contain calcium, which is necessary for the unborn child.

Products enriched with vitamin B6 must be present in the diet (legumes, grains, bananas).

As for drinks, preference should be given to herbal preparations, still water, home-made vegetable and fruit juices that do not contain sugar, as well as kissels.

Morning sickness is especially painful.When waking up, you do not need to quickly jump out of bed and run about your business. The first meal should not be skipped; it is best to have breakfast right in bed. A small piece of salted crackers or crackers, a slice of lemon without sugar, a few sips of hot tea, ginger or herbal tea, put in the evening on the bedside table next to the bed and eaten on an empty stomach will help to cope with toxicosis. Very effective teas with lemon balm or mint.

During the day, snacks with dried fruits, water with lemon juice will help fight upcoming attacks of nausea.

Herbs - a reliable ally in the fight against toxicosis

During the day, a pregnant woman suffering from toxicosis should drink plenty of fluids. This is necessary in order to prevent dehydration. In addition to ordinary water, it is recommended to drink herbal preparations.

Try the following collection: one tablespoon of the collection, consisting of lemon balm (4 parts), mint (3 parts), chamomile (2 parts). Pour the mixture with a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes and drink the filtered broth 4 times during the day.

The collection of peppermint (2 tsp), valerian root (1 tsp), marigold flowers (2 tsp), yarrow herb (2 tsp) also copes with toxicosis. Pour the herbs with boiling water (2 cups) and insist for half an hour. Take half a glass 6 times a day.

In the last months of pregnancy, yarrow broth helps to relieve nausea: a tablespoon of the plant is poured with a glass of boiling water and put in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then it should be filtered, cooled and drunk in a tablespoon in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Positive emotions

To combat toxicosis, it is important to find out its causes. Very often, his symptoms are provoked by negative emotions, in particular, an unwanted pregnancy. The body, fueled by negative emotions, begins to reject the foreign body. This is a fairly serious phenomenon, representing a danger to the fetus, up to a miscarriage. If a woman wants to maintain a pregnancy, she needs to turn to a psychologist for help, who will help to tune in positive emotions, and, possibly, get rid of a painful condition.

Folk remedies for toxicosis

If the manifestations of toxicosis are moderate, then you can try the tried and tested remedies that were used by our mothers and even grandmothers.

The most effective alternative methods of combating toxicosis:

• a glass of non-hot water with a bee product on an empty stomach;
• honey (30 grams on an empty stomach);
• carrots, apple, cabbage stalk;
• cranberry juice without sugar;
• water with lemon and ginger;
• citrus fruits and water infused on the peels of an orange;
• tomato and lemon juice without salt;
• fresh berries - lingonberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries;
• homemade crackers or fried seeds without salt;
• rosehip broth with honey;
• pumpkin (juice, seeds);
• infusion of rowan berries;

And also charcoal, it can be replaced with activated charcoal (with caution, since it can absorb not only toxins and toxins, but also useful substances necessary for the body).

Toxicosis medications

In some cases, when folk methods do not have the proper effect, you need to contact your doctor who prescribes medications to treat toxicosis. Most often, medications based on enzymatic assistance to a vital organ - the liver (phytopreparations Hofitol, Essentiale forte) are prescribed.

Also, to reduce the manifestations of nausea, "Compazin", "Teagan", "Zofran" are shown.

In cases when the pregnant woman's well-being worsens and is accompanied by the inability to eat, treatment in a hospital is necessary. In this case, drugs are administered intravenously or intramuscularly. In most cases, women are prescribed Droperidol. After the course, the condition improves significantly.

In addition to medicines, vitamin complexes, antihistamines are indicated.

If due to abundant incessant nausea and vomiting, dehydration of the body is observed, then doctors prescribe physiological solutions, glucose, and drugs that restore the water-salt balance.

Conventional medications designed to eliminate the symptoms of nausea are contraindicated for pregnant women. It is dangerous to self-medicate, only a doctor can prescribe medications and homeopathic medicines.

As a rule, compliance with these simple recommendations helps to cope with unpleasant manifestations of toxicosis.

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