Why do pregnant women vomit in the morning?

Women will have pregnancy reactions within 1 to 3 months after becoming pregnant. Nausea and vomiting are relatively common, and are usually more obvious in the morning and evening. Sometimes vomiting occurs due to the smell of something or the greasy food. Maybe everyone thinks that vomiting can be relieved by eating less and drinking more water. However, some pregnant women vomit more severely in the morning, which is not good for the body.

Cause Analysis

Nausea and vomiting in pregnant women are mainly caused by the stimulation of increased estrogen on the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

How to deal with it

Mild nausea and vomiting do not require treatment, and you don't need to fast or eat less. Pay attention to eating light and easily digestible foods, and try to take in some sugar and vitamin-rich foods to ensure the basic needs of the pregnant woman's body, such as toast, soda crackers, yogurt, soy milk, carrot juice, fresh fruit juice, and various fresh fruits such as watermelon.

Eat small meals frequently and don't eat too much at each meal. Soups and greasy foods are most likely to cause vomiting, so pregnant women should not eat greasy soups and fried foods that are difficult to digest.

Try not to drink beverages or water while eating, and avoid alcohol and strong stimulants.

Generally, morning sickness is more severe in the morning and after meals. Pregnant women can eat some dry food, such as toasted steamed bread slices or fruits before getting up.

For those with mild morning sickness, you can eat some eggs, fish, shrimp and bean products, such as boiled fish fillets, salted shrimp, mixed southern tofu, potatoes, eggs, salad and other light foods with little oil and rich in protein.

If pregnant women can tolerate sweets, they can eat some chocolate, jam, candied fruit, etc. to increase their energy intake.

Effects of vomiting on your baby

Mild to moderate nausea and occasional vomiting during pregnancy generally do not affect your baby's health. It's okay if you don't gain any weight during your first trimester (first three months of pregnancy) as long as you're not dehydrated or eating too little. In most cases, you should be able to regain your appetite quickly and start gaining weight.

If nausea is preventing you from eating a balanced diet, it's important to take prenatal vitamins to make sure you're getting the nutrients your body needs. If iron makes you feel more nauseous, you can choose a vitamin supplement with less iron or no iron.

Prolonged and severe vomiting increases the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and small newborns. But a recent study found that among expectant mothers who were hospitalized for severe vomiting, vomiting would not cause adverse consequences as long as the weight gain during pregnancy reached more than 7 kilograms.