What are the signs of toxicosis in pregnancy? How to avoid it? Is it possible to prevent toxicosis by any means? Very much frightens the forthcoming toxicosis.
Toxicosis is a sign of developing pregnancy.
After conception, the organism of the woman undergoes various changes: more hormones are produced, the uterus expands, the breast grows, the body prepares for bearing the new life that has arisen in it. Symptoms of toxicosis in pregnant women are usually manifested as early as the sixth week, in some there is only morning sickness. Many pregnant women can suffer from nausea all day.
Frequent cases of exacerbation of smell and increased susceptibility to various odors in pregnant women, there is a frequent feeling of hunger and an unconquerable desire to eat something "delicious", it is also a sign of toxicosis in pregnancy. It happens that future mothers feel dizzy due to the expansion of blood vessels that do not fill up with blood in full. Passes the morning nausea in pregnant women usually already in the fourth month, although some pregnant women are forced to experience signs of toxicosis throughout pregnancy.
Hyperemesis (excessive vomiting) in pregnant women is observed quite often when the body of a pregnant woman does not take any food and drink. This causes dehydration of the body and electrolyte imbalance, which is dangerous for both the mother and the baby. At the first symptoms of hyperemesis, the pregnant woman should consult a doctor, as in such cases it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the pregnant and growing fetus.
The discomfort that arises from toxicosis is a consequence of the increase in the hormone hCG during the first months of pregnancy. Women who have a twin are more likely to suffer from toxicosis, but there are exceptions. Stronger than others are prone morning sickness young women, who have a tendency to migraines, motion sickness when traveling in transport. Certain foods and severe stress can increase discomfort from toxicosis.
Remedy for toxicosis.
Future mothers often worry about the question whether the child will not suffer from toxicosis? No, but on the condition that the pregnant woman takes the necessary amount of liquid every day and at least a little food. Some women can maintain their weight during the period of toxicosis, but as soon as its symptoms disappear, then the appetite returns.
If in the morning you are sick with nausea, then get up better slowly with short respites.
Until breakfast, bite a cracker or eat a cracker on soda.
We recommend making small regular snacks so that there is always food in the stomach.
Nausea can become worse in stuffy rooms, so you should avoid excessively warm rooms and direct sunlight.
In the diet should include foods that contain vitamin B6, as it facilitates the symptoms of toxicosis. You also need to eat foods that contain fiber, carbohydrates and proteins.
It is necessary to drink plenty of fluids. In drinking, you can add ginger, because it serves as an effective remedy against nausea.
It is necessary to exclude spicy food, reduce the amount of fatty and salty foods.
To stimulate blood circulation, try daily to do simple physical exercises, for example, yoga or walking.
Be sure to exclude smoking, avoid and passive smoking.