Inside you the life of a little man arose. But, despite the fact that you two, all the load is still in the mother's body. A pregnant woman has the formation of a new blood network in the pelvic organs, through which the baby feeds through the placenta. Blood in a woman's body is redistributed: if a non-pregnant woman has only 2% of the circulating blood volume on the uterus, then 30% in the last months of pregnancy. The enhanced synthesis of blood cells takes place in the body, the blood circulates faster because of the increased volume, even the heart has to work in the maximum speed mode. That's why oxygen sometimes fails to reach the brain in the right amount, the process of hypoxia is going on. Hence, they start dizziness, and often faints.
Why dizziness and nausea occur
Too fast to change the position of the body. Dizziness in pregnant women can start suddenly, it is only necessary to get out of bed. During this period, you should generally do as few sharp movements as possible to exclude the risk of hypoxia (decrease of blood flow through the vessels of the brain). Then the pressure drops sharply and the woman can lose consciousness.
The stuffiness, the tightness. A pregnant woman should try to avoid a large crowd of people in a closed and cramped room. Such conditions contribute to the fact that dizziness and nausea in pregnant women appear suddenly due to lack of oxygen.
Toxicosis. It is often accompanied by vomiting, which, in turn, greatly dehydrates the body. As a result, there is a violation of the blood supply of blood vessels, and brain tissue receives less nutrients.
Uterus enlargement. This organ, which has a size several times, strongly presses on large vessels. Especially this pressure is amplified in the supine position. There is a decrease in the flow of blood to the heart, the blood supply to the internal organs suffers.
Reduced hemoglobin. Erythrocytes - red blood cells - contain hemoglobin, which is responsible for the delivery of oxygen to organs and tissues. In pregnant women erythrocytes can not manage to catch up with the increased blood volume several times, which leads to their lack. As a result, oxygen is not enough.
A number of physiological problems. Dizziness and nausea during pregnancy can be associated with vegetovascular dystonia, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, with cardiovascular diseases and vascular disease. The future mum should know in advance about these problems, for which it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination.
Symptoms that precede syncope:
- nausea;
- blurred vision or darkening in the eyes;
- ringing in the ears;
- an attack of severe weakness;
- cold sweat;
- cramps or loss of sensitivity of the extremities.
If at least a few of these symptoms were noticed by you, then immediately do the following. Stop it. Sit down or lie down. Ideally, you should lie on your back, raising your legs just above the level of your head. That's how blood will quickly cling to the brain, which will ease your condition. Unbutton the buttons, untie and remove everything that holds your breath. If you are inside, open the window (or ask someone about it).
Then you can moisten the whiskey with water (you can also cologne). A simple cotton wool with ammonia is also helping, but keep it at the nose for no more than 15-20 seconds. After you feel better, it is advisable to take one of the sedatives: valocordin, corvalol, valerian and drink strong sweet tea.
Safety precautions
To prevent dizziness and fainting, you just need to observe a few simple safety rules. Do not neglect them! When you feel bad, the baby also feels bad, and vice versa, when you are healthy and happy, he rejoices.
1. First of all, try to avoid situations that cause dizziness (stuffy room, crowded transport, etc.).
2. Be more often in the open air, stroll, so that the blood is better and fuller oxygenated.
3. Do not keep the same position for a long time, do muscle workout on a regular basis. For this you can just stretch, walk, do a couple of simple breathing exercises.
4. Do not be lazy to play sports. For pregnant women, physical loads in reasonable doses are extremely useful. Sign up for pregnant women's groups at fitness centers or a school for pregnant women. A trained cardiovascular system maintains normal blood flow in any situation.
5. Take care of the blood vessels. You can start by taking a contrast shower or at least a contrasting foot bath. The minimum water temperature is 18 ° C, the maximum is 37 ° C. The alternating influence of heat and cold trains the vascular wall, it becomes more resistant to various influences.
6. It is important to maintain the normal level of glucose, eat more often and in small portions. Be sure to include in the diet complex carbohydrates (bread, cereals, pasta, vegetables and fruits). They are broken down slowly, thereby constantly maintaining a sufficient level of glucose. As a result, the body produces the required amount of energy.
7. Also watch the hemoglobin level. So that it does not decrease, eat foods rich in iron (buckwheat, beef, apples, liver, dried apricots).
8. And of course, try to keep the spirit alive. Dizziness and nausea in pregnant women is, albeit an unpleasant, but temporary phenomenon.