Why do pregnant women feel nausea and vomiting?

When a woman becomes pregnant, her body will have many reactions, one of the most common reactions is nausea and vomiting. Every pregnant woman has a different physical constitution, so the duration and degree of nausea and vomiting of pregnant women are also very different. When pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, it is best to take appropriate measures to relieve it, otherwise it will cause great discomfort to the pregnant woman's body.

Why do pregnant women feel nausea and vomiting?

1. Related to human chorionic gonadotropin

Human chorionic gonadotropin, also known as blood HCG, has not yet been determined, but the period of early pregnancy reaction is when HCG rises the fastest and is secreted the most, so scientists have currently concluded that it may be related to human chorionic gonadotropin.

2. The baby is looking for a sense of existence

There is a saying that the baby in the belly will not move in the early stage, so it has to let the mother know its existence through this method. In ancient times, there was no advanced scientific method to judge whether it was pregnant. One was the absence of menstruation, and the other was morning sickness. So, morning sickness is also the baby's way of telling the mother that he exists and showing his presence. Isn't it heartwarming?

3. Baby self-protection

Food safety is a big problem now, so many people choose to buy imported goods, especially people in the South. If morning sickness is severe, it may be that these nutrients are not what the baby needs, or the food is unsafe, and it is the baby’s way of self-protection.

What to do if pregnant woman vomits

1. Mild nausea and vomiting do not require treatment, and you should not 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.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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.

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