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Severe toxicosis during pregnancy
From the very first days of the delay, a woman feels discomfort associated with her current condition. Toxicosis during pregnancy is caused by a number of reasons. The expectant mother should know them in order to help her body in time.
Causes of toxicosis during pregnancy
Experts believe that toxicosis in pregnant women is associated with a drop in the level of hormones in the body of the expectant mother, due to which the full development of the fetus occurs. Early toxicosis manifests itself from the first days of pregnancy and ends at the beginning of the second trimester.
Severe toxicosis during pregnancy is a pathology
Among the many factors, there are several reasons that contribute to the onset of toxicosis:
- chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, thyroid gland;
- smoking;
- mother’s age. Pregnancy before the age of 20 or after 40 years;
- constant nervous tension;
- multiple pregnancies;
- heredity.
But the above factors do not mean that toxicosis will certainly develop. The reasons for its appearance during pregnancy have not yet been studied for certain.
Severe toxicosis during pregnancy: how to deal
Most often, the presence of toxicosis can be suspected by nausea and vomiting that occurs. Normally, seizures can be up to twice a day. If a woman becomes worse, she is tormented by constant exhausting vomiting, she is losing weight, then you should immediately consult a doctor.
Only an experienced specialist is able to choose a medication that will be safe for mom and baby. At home, you can only help the body to avoid severe attacks.
- Don’t get out of bed abruptly.
- Eat nuts or a lemon wedge in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Eat small meals throughout the day, preferably every 3 hours.
- Chew cumin grains, mints, lemon, or dried fruit during your attack.
- Eliminate fried, fatty, pickled and spicy foods from your menu.
- Eat only warm, unheated food.
- Drink plenty of fluids: cranberry juice, apple juice, chamomile tea, ginger tea, rosehip infusion.
- Walk in the fresh air as often as possible.
Products rich in vitamin B6 will help reduce an attack of nausea with toxicosis: fish, chicken, eggs, avocados, nuts, mint. The psychological attitude of the expectant mother is also important, the woman should be nervous as rarely as possible.
Toxicosis during pregnancy is unpleasant, but curable. By adhering to all the above recommendations, the expectant mother will reduce the likelihood of its development.