Toxicosis is recognized by pregnant women as oneone of the most unpleasant sensations in early pregnancy. Do you feel unwell, as if you were severely poisoned and even the thought of food causes an unpleasant feeling of nausea? Most likely, you have encountered toxicosis personally. Do not be too upset and even more so scared - toxicosis, as a rule, does not pose a danger to the expectant mother or child. Although, of course, it does not become more pleasant from this. One good thing about toxicosis - it is a temporary phenomenon. As a rule, all the troubles associated with its appearance cease at the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy.

Causes of toxicosis

It is difficult to say for sure whya pregnant woman develops this notorious toxicosis - even doctors cannot do it. However, there are several scientific hypotheses, each of which has a right to exist. Let's talk about the main ones:

• Fetal rejection

As wild as it may sound, the female bodyperceives the developing fetus as half foreign, because its antigen composition differs very radically from the mother's. Which, in fact, is not surprising - after all, the father was not just lying next to her for nothing. And it is for this reason that the woman's body begins to produce antibodies that accumulate and lead to the development of toxicosis. And only by the beginning of the second trimester does the body get used to its new state. And, accordingly, toxicosis disappears on its own. And only in very rare cases toxicosis continues throughout the pregnancy.

• Neuro-reflex theory

Some doctors believe that changes inthe body, leading to the production of a large number of toxins, occur largely due to the restructuring of the nervous system. Including the brain - it tries to protect the woman from possible danger and reacts very sharply to the slightest irritants. And as a result - toxicosis. And in some cases toxicosis occurs due to the psycho-emotional state of the woman. Simply put, morning sickness is a consequence of a certain self-hypnosis. A woman knows from childhood that nausea is common during pregnancy, she expects nausea and gets it. Of course, this does not mean at all that the woman is pretending - all this happens on a subconscious level, but nausea is very real. It is very difficult to get around this situation. The most you can do in this case is to distract yourself. Try not to dwell on nausea, think about something pleasant and remember - pregnancy is not a disease. Although, of course, if the nausea is strong enough, and vomiting also joins it, there is no need to talk about any psychological grounds. And it is best to consult a doctor who will assess your condition.

Eat right

How to avoid nausea and vomiting or at leastto minimize them? There are several ways - perhaps they will ease your condition. It won't get any worse in any case. But it will get better - with a high degree of probability.

• Food after waking up

An empty stomach is a faithful friend of nausea.No treatment will help if you are hungry. Therefore, you should not allow yourself to feel hungry under any circumstances. And take care of this from the very morning. Ask your husband to serve you breakfast in bed. Well, and if your loved one is not capable of such feats, you will have to help yourself. In the evening, put a few crackers or a couple of pieces of cheese on the bedside table - of course, cover them so that they do not dry out. As soon as you wake up - it is advisable not to even sit down - eat. In most cases, this measure alone is enough to overcome morning sickness.

• Solid food

Try to avoid liquid food - itprovokes vomiting. Although, of course, leave a bowl of soup a day, because gastritis, unfortunately, has not been cancelled yet. But otherwise, do not get carried away - for example, instead of mashed potatoes, eat boiled potatoes.

• Frequency of food intake

During pregnancy, nutrition should befractional - this is very important. Portions should be small, and the break between meals - no more than three hours. And ideally, eat every two hours. Simply put, you should not go hungry, but you should not overeat either. Nausea will most likely subside. By the way, try not to take a horizontal position immediately after eating. Have you eaten? Wash the dishes or just sit, but do not lie down. Firstly, the likelihood of developing nausea will be significantly less. Secondly, you will avoid possible heartburn - it occurs quite often in pregnant women.

• Choose food

Avoid foods you don't like.Better yet, eat only what you want — you should enjoy your food. Of course, this does not mean that your diet should consist of chips and coffee. But there is no need to pay too much attention to the balance of your diet — in the first trimester, this will not affect the baby in any way. Do not eat fatty, heavy and spicy foods — this is what most often leads to severe nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Pay attention to the method of cooking: fried food is not the best option at this time. Boiled, steamed or baked food is much healthier — for example, mashed potatoes, boiled meat, fish and, of course, vegetables and fruits. Both fresh and thermally processed. Be sure to eat foods rich in zinc and vitamin B6 — they help cope with nausea. Zinc is found in beef, veal liver, wheat germ, and vitamin B6 is found in egg white, ham, flounder, sole, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and bananas. If necessary, the doctor will prescribe a mineral-vitamin complex for expectant mothers.

• Drinking regime

It is equally important to monitor your drinking water.regime. Do not drink during meals - try to drink between meals and little by little. Avoid carbonated drinks and coffee - they are very provoking to develop nausea. The best option: herbal teas, pure still water, green tea and juices.

Other secrets of getting rid of toxemia

Of course, a lot depends on nutrition. But in addition to nutrition, there are several ways to regulate nausea.

• Smells

Remember that strong odors areincluding pleasant ones - with a high degree of probability can cause nausea. Stop using perfumes, air fresheners. And especially try to avoid being in smoky, crowded and stuffy rooms. And try to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen.

• Lemon

A very effective remedy for nausea islemon. For example, grate the zest of a lemon and inhale the aroma during an attack of nausea. If the nausea is very strong, try sucking on a piece of lemon, drinking cold or warm water with lemon juice. And if in addition to nausea you also vomit, mix half a teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of any natural honey and take it with plenty of warm water (but not tea!).

• Try to balance the load and rest

If you feel that you are very tired, thathappens to pregnant women often, try to slow down your pace of life for a while - try to rest more. And don't say that it's impossible - ask your loved ones to take on some of the household chores: they will probably be understanding of your request. As a rule, women who are too tired know firsthand what toxicosis is in the early stages of pregnancy.

• Consult your doctor

Despite the fact that toxicosis in the early stagespregnancy is quite common, it is still worth consulting a doctor. Quite rarely, but sometimes the cause of toxicosis is one or another disease of the internal organs. And if treatment is not started on time, toxicosis will only get worse. In addition, do not forget that too severe toxicosis in the early stages of treatment in any case must be treated. After all, not only does the feeling of nausea morally exhaust the expectant mother, but vomiting can also lead to severe exhaustion. This means that the baby also risks not receiving the substances it needs during this period. And it goes without saying that only a gynecologist should prescribe treatment! As a rule, treatment comes down to replenishing fluid loss and removing toxins from the body. In some cases, the expectant mother is offered hospitalization - you should not refuse it: most likely, in your case, treatment must be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor. Of course, hardly anyone will be delighted with such a prospect. But try to perceive the situation differently. Imagine that treatment in a hospital - This is a kind of vacation and a great opportunity to relax. After all, your health and the health of your baby are above all else. Right? We recommend reading:

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