The nausea of pregnancy is part of the way to be a mother .
Most women suffer, some more intensely than others. And although they are common during the first trimester, there are some that can suffer during the entire pregnancy.
Undoubtedly, they are unpleasant but you have to live them, we can not offer that they will disappear. As we said: we must accept that they are part of the process that is being lived and that when the time comes, they will pass .
If you are aware of it, it is easier to understand the changes the body experiences and find the relief that is needed. So do not be discouraged!
Why do nausea occur in pregnancy?
Nausea usually begins in week 6, but may go on for a couple of weeks and get worse in the next month .
However, the majority of pregnant women disappear after week 14.
The cause : the hormonal explosion that means the beginning of pregnancy . The body of the pregnant woman begins to produce large amounts of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC), which is essential for the development of the baby in the first weeks.
Once the placenta takes over the feeding of the baby, the HCG levels decrease and the nausea goes away . The production of estrogen also shoots up and seems to be associated with the sensitivity in smell that pregnant women feel.
This causes bad times to pass through odors that become extremely unpleasant. The heat can also affect a pregnant woman and cause nausea and dizziness .
How to control the nausea of pregnancy?
- Do not eat so much. Instead of the typical three meals, make several small meals over the course of the day.
- Leave a soda cookie on your night table to be the first meal of the day you consume, just open your eyes and without getting out of bed.
- Do not mix liquid foods with solids in the same food, thus avoiding the feeling of fullness.
- If you have problems with solid foods, when you have nausea just drink fluids.
- Do not eat very fatty foods, or very spicy foods.
- Do not lie down after eating, it is better to remain seated.
- Pay attention to what your nose tells you : if the perfume you use bothers you, better not use it; If you dislike the smell of a place, avoid being there.
- You should be well hydrated, but take sips of water throughout the day . Leave a glass of water next to your bed to drink before falling asleep and waking up.
- Take fresh air when you feel overwhelmed .
- It is important to clean your teeth after eating and, of course, if you have vomited. Some women even bother with toothpaste or toothpaste, so it’s best to change it or use mouthwash.
- If you are taking prenatal vitamins , it is better to do it at night when nausea is less frequent. Also, it’s good to have them together with a small meal.
- It prefers cold drinks.
What natural remedies are recommended?
- Include in your meals foods rich in vitamin B6, such as avocado and banana (banana or banana).
- A salad of ripe papaya drizzled with a little honey can be an excellent snack between meals .
- A clear chicken soup with potatoes (seasoned with salt) helps stabilize you after nausea. Do not condiment others.
- You can drink coconut water , which is not only excellent for hydration but also has important nutrients.
- Prepare a smoothie or fresh smoothie with carrot, cucumber, apple and some mint leaves.
- Try aromatherapy. Scents of mint, peppermint, lemon, tangerine or orange can calm nausea.
- Ginger is a recognized remedy against nausea . Drinking an infusionwith lemon, ginger zest and honey can be very comforting; But do not abuse with ginger, as it can be counterproductive because of the itching. Ginger supplements are not recommended .
When to worry?
Not necessarily what bothers you during this early stage of pregnancy, will continue to bother you later .
So calmly accept what you did not like today, it is very likely that you will take it back later.
With nausea, no doubt, it is difficult to eat. It is even normal to lose some grams or kilos in the first trimester of pregnancy. To many it happens.While you are under medical supervision, there is no need to worry about that initial weight loss because it will not affect the development of the baby.
If the nausea persists and is accompanied by frequent vomiting, consult your doctor because it may be necessary to provide some type of medication.