Nausea of ​​pregnancy: when, how to stop them?

During pregnancy, the pregnant woman can suffer from nausea, especially in the morning. We then speak of morning sickness, but it can also occur in the middle of the day or in the evening. Generally, nausea occurs in early pregnancy, and they may suddenly stop in progress. When they are frequent, they can become embarrassing for the future mother. Can you get rid of pregnancy nausea and how? To find out more, we interviewed Dr. François Aubriot, obstetrician-gynecologist.

What causes nausea during pregnancy?

Nausea “are essentially due to hormones and in particular to the secretion by the embryo of HCG during the first three months of pregnancy. In the case of twin pregnancy or mole, the secretion of HCG is greater and nausea is therefore more frequent. There is also a psychological context favoringexplains Dr. François-Xavier Aubriot.

“Nausea is due to hormones and in particular to HCG (pregnancy hormone).”

What does pregnancy nausea look like?

Nausea affects nearly 75% of pregnant women and 50% of them have, in addition, vomiting.. During pregnancy, nausea results in want to vomit. The mother-to-be feels a feeling of discomfort in her stomach, as if it were contracting, but also in her throat, which gives her the impression that she is going to vomit.

When does pregnancy nausea start?

Generally, the nausea begins between the 3rd and 8th week of pregnancy, i.e. between 5 and 10 weeks of amenorrhea. This corresponds to the first month and the second month of pregnancy.

What is the peak of nausea when you are pregnant?

According to Swiss Medical Reviewnausea and vomiting in pregnant women reach a peak at 9 weeks gestationin other words from the third month of pregnancy until the 14th SG is the fourth month.

When does nausea stop during pregnancy?

Most often the nausea stops at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. But, it happens that some women are sometimes embarrassed until the 18th week of pregnancy (20 SA), that is to say until the fifth month of pregnancy.

Sudden cessation of pregnancy nausea, is this normal?

A sudden cessation of pregnancy nausea is not in itself a worrying sign for the health of the future baby. They may even disappear overnight.

Can you benefit from sick leave in the event of pregnancy nausea?

If the nausea of ​​the pregnant woman is severe, very frequent and interferes with her work, the expectant mother can get a sick leave from his doctor if the latter considers that the situation requires it. This may also be the case if the pregnant woman suffers fromhyperemesis gravidarum.

What are the anti-nausea medications to take while pregnant?

Of the anti-nausea drugs, such as anti-emetics, can be prescribed by a doctor to a pregnant woman. However, “we must remain cautious about drug treatments, because the first three months of pregnancy correspond to the period of embryogenesis and any medical treatment must be discussed according to the risks and benefits. Conventional treatments are based on antiemetic drugsbut should be offered with caution“, notes Dr. Aubriot.”Rather, it is necessary prefer natural medicines such as homeopathy, acupuncture, sophrology, yoga or relaxation“, he adds.

What are the natural remedies for pregnancy nausea?

If the nausea is too bothersome, you can also like natural remedy : chew ginger and drink infusions of lemon balm leaves, basil and lemon verbena. Finally, remember to slip into your bag lemon essential oil to breathe on a handkerchief. Also, don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor or midwife about their remedies for nausea.

What are the foods to avoid for pregnant nausea?

To avoid pregnancy nausea, certain foods should be avoided and a few tips can reduce them.

• less coffee
• Less fast sugarsprefer slow sugars which stall the stomach well
• Have a balanced and fractional diet (a breakfast, a snack at 11 a.m., a lunch, a snack and a light dinner).
• Have a snack in your bag.
• Hydrate regularly.

Moreover, “iI should also avoid heavy, greasy and spicy dishes, rinse your mouth after each meal, avoid bad smells, prefer meals at home and avoid stress!”advises Dr. Aubriot.

Thanks to Dr François-Xavier Aubriot, obstetrician gynecologist and author of the book “Endometriosis, understand it better, live it better ” (Mango editions).