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Why is constantly nauseous during early pregnancy
According to WHO statistics, in the first trimester of pregnancy, up to 90% of women experience toxicosis. As a rule, nothing threatens the health of the expectant mother and child in this condition, but it is worth figuring out why you constantly feel sick during pregnancy. In some cases, a doctor’s consultation is simply necessary and treatment can be prescribed.
Why is nauseous during pregnancy? A woman’s body gets rid of toxins and tunes in to the process of bearing a fetus
Why is nauseous during pregnancy?
There are a number of reasons for the change in the well-being of a pregnant woman for the worse:
- production of the hormone progesterone to preserve the fetus;
- digestive system problems;
- weakening of the nervous and endocrine systems;
- heredity.
With nausea and vomiting, harmful substances are released from the body of a pregnant woman, which could adversely affect the unborn child. Women with strong immunity and excellent health do not suffer from toxicosis. It is easy for their body to rebuild in a new way.
When vomiting occurs up to 4-5 times a day, there is no cause for concern. If it is observed up to 10 times a day and is accompanied by a deterioration in well-being and an increase in temperature, the doctor may prescribe medication. In this case, hospitalization may also be required. With vomiting up to 20 times a day, only inpatient treatment is indicated.
Toxicosis at different times
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches – all these are signs of toxicosis, which torments a pregnant woman, usually up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. With multiple pregnancies, unpleasant symptoms can bother up to 15-16 weeks.
The body of the expectant mother adapts to foreign (father’s) parts of the fetus, therefore it usually gets sick in the early stages of pregnancy. Usually, women over the age of 30 are more likely to suffer from severe bouts of lightheadedness.
In rare cases, toxicosis can continue throughout the second trimester.
The nausea lasts up to about 35 weeks. Unpleasant sensations can manifest themselves in the third trimester.
With the growth of the fetus, the pressure on the internal organs of the expectant mother increases. In this case, nausea is the liver’s reaction to compression. A dangerous signal, when, in addition to nausea, pressure rises, protein appears in the urine, edema. In this case, it is imperative to go to a medical institution and, if necessary, go to a hospital under the supervision of doctors.
Nausea with late toxicosis in rare cases worries at the 40th week of pregnancy
It can serve as a signal for the beginning of the opening of the uterus before contractions.
It is imperative to tell your doctor about toxicosis during routine examinations. He will help you figure out why you constantly feel sick during pregnancy, and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.