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Hyperemesis gravidarum, or hyperemesis gravidarum, what is it?
Suffering during her second pregnancy, Kate Middleton canceled several of her official trips. As with her first pregnancy, Kate suffered fromhyperemesis gravidarum (HG). This disease is manifested by uncontrollable vomiting which occurs early in pregnancy and can last until the 3rd trimester. ” This is the aggravated form of nausea and vomiting of the 1st trimester, explains Maud Boggio, liberal midwife. These can be accompanied by dehydration and significant weight loss because the patient cannot keep any food or drink in her stomach. »
While many pregnant women experience morning sickness for the first three months, only 2% of them are affected by hyperemesis gravidarum, or hyperemesis gravidarum.
The treatment of Hyperemesis gravidarum is based on hospitalization
To prevent complications, the treatment of this disease often involves hospitalization, even a short one. The pregnant woman is put under perfusion in order to be rehydrated and avoid too much weight loss. Then, “ small amounts of food are gradually reintroduced, cold snacks such as ice cream for example, because the cold reduces vomiting reflexes, says Maud Boggio. Women also receive treatment antiemetic (anti-emetic) intravenously ».
In addition, it is common for the future mother to be very anxious, we can understand her. The doctor may optionally give him a sedative to soothe him. But be reassured, in most moderate cases of hyperemesis pregnancy, there is no risk to the baby.
Psychological causes at the origin of this vomiting?
The origin of this vomiting is still poorly understood. Specialists believe that hyperemesis pregnancy could be linked to a level of HCG (Chorionic gonadotropic hormone) higher than normal (again these famous hormonal changes of pregnancy, responsible for many ailments) or to an unknown fragility of the liver. A recent study, for its part, mentioned genetic factors. The psychological aspect, however, seems decisive.
This second track could apply to Kate Middleton, who is very concerned about her image and… about her weight. Her skinny figure regularly makes the front page of the international press, which mentions eating disorders at the Duchess of Cambridge.