Managing Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

The journey towards motherhood is just like a roller coaster ride, filled with many ups and downs. In these 9 months-long journeys, you are going to experience wonderful things and at the same time face challenges that can be easily overcome with the right knowledge. In this blog, we have discussed one such challenge,

‘Morning Sickness’ and how you can tackle it like a pro, with the help of the best IVF specialist in Noida. Have you ever heard the term ‘Morning Sickness’ before? Well, the term is nothing new for women who have been pregnant before and surprisingly, it affects more than half of the pregnant female population. As your body undergoes tremendous changes, you are likely to experience some side effects like early morning nausea and vomiting, especially during the 1st trimester of your pregnancy. 

One of the most important things to note here is that irrespective of what the name suggests, morning sickness can be experienced at any hour of the day and not necessarily in the morning hours. Also, it is important to understand that morning sickness does not affect or harm your baby in any way and is just triggered by the sudden elevation of certain hormones in your body. 

While some women may not experience anything at all, experts from the best IVF clinic in Noida suggest that others might experience a severe form of morning sickness, commonly referred to as ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’. In such cases, excess vomiting can lead to dehydration and unintentional body weight, up to 5 per cent. Frequent loss of nutrients can also lead to malnourishment. Women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum are usually required to stay at the hospital where they will be given medication and fluids intravenously. 

What are the symptoms of morning sickness? 

Some of the common symptoms of morning sickness, as listed by the fertility specialists from the best IVF center in Noida. 

• Feeling nauseated, just like one feels during motion sickness
• Feeling nauseated after smelling certain foods or odours
• Feeling nauseated after eating certain food items
• Feeling nauseated on being exposed to heat 
• Recurrent feeling of nausea experienced at different instances of the day More severe symptoms that call for the need of immediate medical intervention include: 
• Flu-like symptoms, that might be an indication of some serious illness
• Feeling dizzy or falling unconscious 
• Severe vomiting experienced multiple times a day
• Inability to keep down any food or fluid 
• Drastic weight loss
• Understanding what causes Morning Sickness
• While

there is no particular explanation behind what causes it, morning sickness is believed to be caused by the abrupt rise in pregnancy hormones. In case of severe nausea and vomiting, it might be a result of some other underlying medical ailment that may or may not be linked to your pregnancy. 

Best fertility specialists in Noida like Dr. Shweta Goswami suggest that morning sickness is more common in the following cases 

·        The expecting mother has experienced the same during a previous pregnancy

·        The expecting mother has a sensitive stomach

·        The expecting mother has a history of certain conditions like migraine, motion sickness, or has been taking birth control pills

·        The expecting mother is pregnant with twins or other multiples as this means higher levels of pregnancy hormones hCG. 

·        The expecting mother is pregnant with a girl child

·        The problem runs in your family

Managing morning sickness Women experiencing morning sickness are often recommended to take the following:

·        Vitamin B6 supplements

·        Natural remedies like ginger

·         Certain drugs and medicines like doxylamine

·        Anti-nausea medicines

·        Excess fluids to avoid dehydration

·        Corticosteroid medications

Apart from all these, there are also certain home remedies that may prove to be helpful. These include:

·        Replace 3 big meals with 5 to 6 smaller meals, taken at regular intervals

·        Don't miss your daily dose of multivitamins and avoid taking these on an empty stomach

·        Avoid staying in the kitchen, going to restaurants or any other place which is filled with food odour

·        Avoid foods that are loaded with fats and spices

·        Eat bland foods like banana, rice and chicken broth when you feel nauseated

·        Take plenty of non-caffeinated fluids

·        Breathe in the fresh air every morning by going out on the balcony or opening the windows of your room

·        Try using acupressure wrist bands, essential oils and herbal ginger supplements.