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MORNING SICKNESS

Pregnancy - morning sickness

More than half of all women will suffer from morning sickness (in varying degrees) mostly in the first trimester, particularly from week four to week twelve. The unpleasant symptoms of morning sickness include nausea and vomiting. While it will pass for most women, one in five endure morning sickness into their second semester, and an unfortunate few experience nausea and vomiting for the entire duration of their pregnancy.

Morning Sickness (so called because most women typically experience it early in the day), can also occur at any point during the day or night. In most cases, morning sickness doesn't harm the woman or the unborn child. Nevertheless, women with severe morning sickness that includes weight loss and dehydration should seek medical attention without delay.

Symptoms of Morning Sickness

Symptoms of morning sickness can include:
·Nausea
·Appetite Loss
·Vomiting
·Psychological effects, such as depression and anxiety.

The myth of Morning Sickness

Unremitting morning sickness can have an overwhelming effect on a woman's quality of life, preventing her from working, socializing and looking after her other children. Pregnant women that endure morning sickness often tell of increased levels of psychological stress, including anxiety and depression. This is why many people wrongly assume that morning sickness is simply psychosomatic, which means that the woman's fears and anxieties trigger her physical discomfort but there is no research to substantiate these allegations.

Possible causes of Morning Sickness

Mystery still surrounds the cause of morning sickness, but it is thought that a combination of physical and metabolic factors play a major role, including:
·High than usual levels of hormones, including oestrogen
·Rise and fall in blood pressure, particularly lowered blood pressure
·Altered metabolism of carbohydrates
·The interplay of considerable physical and chemical changes that pregnancy triggers.
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What about effects on the baby?

Many pregnant women are concerned that the action of vomiting may put their unborn baby at risk. Vomiting and retching may strain the abdominal muscles and cause localized aching and soreness, but the physical mechanics of vomiting won't harm the baby. The foetus is perfectly cushioned inside its sac of amniotic fluid. In fact, numerous studies have discovered that moderate morning sickness is associated with a reduced risk of miscarriage. However, ongoing vomiting (such that it eventually leads to dehydration and weight loss) can deprive the child of proper nutrition and heighten the risk of the baby being under weight at birth.

Managing morning sickness

Suggestions for coping with morning sickness include:
·Never take drugs of any kind, unless your doctor knows you are pregnant and has prescribed specific medications.
·Eat a few dry crackers before getting out of bed in the morning.
·An empty stomach tends to trigger nausea so eat small meals regularly.
·Limit or eliminate fatty/spicy foods.
·Choose high carbohydrate and high protein foods.
·Drink lots of fluids, preferably water.
·Studies have shown that ginger can ease the symptoms.
·Vitamin B6 supplements can be useful, but doses above 200mg per day can actually be harmful.
·Wear loose clothes that don't constrict the abdomen.
See your doctor
Always seek advice from your medical practitioner if your morning sickness is severe, or if you feel depressed or anxious. Treatment options can include drugs that won't harm the developing baby.

Where to get help
·Maternal and Child Health nurse.
·Your doctor
Things to remember
·Around half to two thirds of all pregnant women will experience morning sickness.
·Possible causes include high levels of hormones, blood pressure fluctuations and changes in carbohydrate metabolism.
·Severe morning sickness, called hyperemesis gravidarum, may require hospitalization.

How to Cure Morning Sickness

This information is not intended to take the place of medical advice. Please seek advice from a qualified health care professional.
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