Symptoms of nausea often experienced by young pregnant women (the first trimester), usually starting at the age of 6 weeks of pregnancy that can occur at any time, but most often in the morning. Therefore nausea during early pregnancy is called morning sickness. Most women do not experience nausea again when her pregnancy beyond 12 weeks or 3 months upwards.
Nausea during pregnancy (morning sickness) are not dangerous, both for the mother and fetus, but of course this makes uncomfortable so that the necessary steps to treat nausea during pregnancy is. In addition to morning sickness there are also other conditions in which pregnant women suffer from excessive vomiting that does not get enough food and drink intake. It can be harmful to the fetus and mother due to the potential lack of nutrients, fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Events are referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum, for handling necessary medical help.
Before discussing how to cope with nausea during early pregnancy, we need to know in advance that nausea is the result of an increase in hormones in the body during pregnancy. Many doctors believe that morning sickness is actually a good sign because it means that the placenta (the pregnancy) progressed well. It is experienced by more than 50% of pregnant women terutaama young pregnant the first trimester of pregnancy.
How to Overcome Morning Sickness
Here are some tips on how to cope with nausea during early pregnancy:
1. Eat a little but often (small but frequent)
2. Drink about 30 minutes before or after a meal, do not eat at the same time.
3. Drink small amounts of fluids during the day to avoid dehydration
4. Eat whatever you prefer good taste mupun tempting aroma, not including the origin of taboos pregnant women.
5.Avoid food that does not like, do not force yourself to eat food that is nauseating.
6. If the nausea increases when cooking out, send someone else to cook.
7. Adequate rest and nap
8. Avoid places that are stuffy, hot and stuffy because it will add to nausea.
9. Reduce sick by drinking lemon juice or ginger or fruit watermelon
10. Eating potato chips are delicious, because good taste and can make full.
11. Light exercise for pregnant women
12. Do not lie down after eating, wait at least one hour after eating.
13. Although nausea, do not be late meal let alone not eat. As this will add to nausea.
14. Do not cook or eat spicy food. It is nice when eating, yet spicy flavor will make stomach acid to rise and consequently will cause nausea.
Overcoming Hyperemesis Gravidarum
For those who experience excessive vomiting or hyperemesis gravidarum, For mild cases are treated the steps of proper diet, rest and antacids. More severe cases often require hospitalization so that the mother can receive fluids and nutrients through the IV tube. Remember! Any and DO NOT take medication to overcome this without consulting a physician first.
Mothers should contact a doctor if:
- Experiencing nausea and vomiting excessively so that there is no intake of food or drink
- Vomiting accompanied by pain, pain or fever
- If nausea and vomiting continue until the second trimester (over 3 months)
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