Why do I vomit yellow water when I am pregnant?

When pregnant women are just pregnant, because the progesterone and estrogen in the body will rise rapidly, pregnant women will experience nausea and vomiting. If the pregnant woman is not adjusted and treated in time at this time, she may suffer from malnutrition due to not being able to eat. In severe cases, the yellow water may even be secreted by the gallbladder. So why does pregnancy cause vomiting of yellow water?

1What is the reason for pregnant women to vomit yellow water?

Normal pregnancy reactions

Vomiting yellow water during pregnancy is a normal pregnancy reaction. During pregnancy, the chorion in the body causes a significant increase in the secretion of gonadal hormones, which significantly reduces gastric acid and the activity of digestive enzymes. It is normal to vomit yellow water. Most of them disappear on their own around 12-14 weeks of pregnancy.

Yellow bitter water may be vomited bile

If a pregnant woman vomits a lot and is on an empty stomach with nothing in her stomach, she will vomit bile, which appears as yellow water or bitter water. It is best to eat something or drink some light salt water after each vomiting. Repeated vomiting of bitter water can easily damage the stomach. In terms of daily diet, she should eat more light and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, vegetable soup, milk, soy milk, etc.

It's probably acid reflux.

As the pregnancy weeks increase, the uterus becomes larger and the gastric motility slows down, so it is easy to have symptoms of acid reflux and vomit yellow or sour water. This is a common problem for pregnant women. It's okay. Just pay attention to your diet, eat small meals frequently, and do proper exercise to promote gastrointestinal motility. Don't eat too much sweets, starch, and meat. Just eat light food.

2What to do if a pregnant woman vomits yellow water

Morning sickness is a normal early pregnancy reaction that most pregnant women will experience. It usually disappears around 3 and a half months of pregnancy and can be relieved by adjusting your diet.

Dry starchy foods can relieve vomiting. For example, before getting up, in order to reduce vomiting, pregnant women can first rinse their mouths, eat some toast, steamed buns, biscuits and other foods, then lie down for about half an hour, and then get up slowly, which can effectively prevent vomiting. Replenishing water is very important for pregnant women. Don’t be afraid of vomiting. Drink water after vomiting. Repeat this several times and you won’t vomit again. You can also add a little salt to the drink to prevent vomiting caused by low sodium. Ginger lozenges or mints can provide relief when you have nausea.

3. Notes

In the early stages of pregnancy (about six weeks after menstruation), the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the pregnant woman's body increases, gastric acid secretion decreases, and gastric emptying time is prolonged, leading to a series of reactions such as dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, preference for sour food or aversion to greasy food, nausea, and vomiting in the morning, collectively known as pregnancy reactions. These symptoms generally do not require special treatment. After 12 weeks of pregnancy, as the HCG level in the body decreases, the symptoms will disappear naturally and appetite will return to normal.