Unrestrained vomiting in pregnant women

Unrestrained vomiting of pregnant women – what is it?

Nausea and vomiting at the beginning of pregnancy is a daily occurrence for many women. However, they can be so troublesome that they prevent normal functioning. Unrestrained vomiting of pregnant women, are considered to be those occurring min. 3 times a day leading to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. Often in the course of unrestrained pregnancy vomiting, there is also weight loss, as well as the appearance of ketone bodies in the urine of the mother-to-be. Due to the severity of the aforementioned symptoms, some women require hospitalization and intravenous hydration in a hospital setting.

Risk factors for unrestrained vomiting in pregnancy include. The mother’s young age, first pregnancy, motion sickness, diabetes or obesity. The occurrence of unrestrained pregnancy vomiting is influenced by, among other things. An increase in progesterone, high levels of beta hcg in the blood or genetic factors. There is a higher risk in multiple pregnancies and in women whose mother struggled with a similar problem.

Intractable vomiting of pregnant women – treatment

Intractable vomiting of pregnant women is a common cause of hospitalization of pregnant women in the first trimester. Hospital treatment is necessary when the mother-to-be is unable to take oral food and liquids, has electrolyte disturbances, or worse – impaired consciousness.  You should not treat vomiting on your own due to the fact that not all medications can be safely taken during pregnancy. Many moms-to-be are helped by vitamin B6 or ginger preparations, but these are ways to use when symptoms are not severe.

Unrestrained vomiting of pregnant women – the danger

Increased vomiting is mainly associated with the risk of dehydration, electrolyte disturbances and weight loss. Profound disturbances in the body’s acid-base balance can lead to disorders of consciousness and even encephalopathy. Besides, increased vomiting can also be a symptom of many other gastrointestinal conditions, so similar symptoms require differential diagnosis.

Nausea and mild vomiting in pregnancy have not been proven to affect neonatal outcomes. Pregnant women’s unrestrained vomiting and associated weight loss can result in an increased risk of preterm labor and low birth weight newborns.

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