With more than 7 in 10 pregnant women affected, this is undoubtedly one of the ailments of pregnancy The most common.
Certainly the nausea are not dangerous for the baby or for the mother, and they usually go away at the start of the second trimester. But in the meantime, they can really spoil the first trimester as they are exhausting, both physically and mentally. In principle, we avoid self-medication and we talk to your gynecologist or midwife for a possible prescription of anti-emetic … ” Old drugs are usually prescribed, the practice of which is well known. We must be wary of new drugs on which we do not have enough perspective, especially in terms of effects on the fetus », Specifies Professor Jacques Lansac, professor of gynecology. And to add that these drugs are more or less effective, the nausea of pregnancy being a rather complicated problem to treat, also having a psychological component. However, there are little tips for them. mitigate.
Simple tips to avoid nausea
- Split your meals so that your stomach is neither too empty nor too full.
- Plan a few cookies on the nightstand so you don’t get up on an empty stomach.
- When you wake up, drink a glass of water at room temperature with a little lemon juice.
- Avoid fatty foods that are heavy to digest, as well as all those that are disgusting. Ditto for odors (tobacco, perfume, cooking smells …).
- Favor foods with a low glycemic index (semi-wholemeal or wholemeal pasta and rice, for example).
- Get enough sleep: nausea often worsens with fatigue.
We consult if the vomiting is severe, prevents eating properly, causes weight loss. A blood test will then be carried out. Hyperemesis pregnancy (aggravated nausea) is rare (1 to 2% of pregnant women) but can sometimes require hospitalization.
Homeopathy, herbal medicine and aromatherapy for nausea
In homeopathy, it is always preferable to consult a specialist for an individualized prescription. Otherwise, take:
- – Ipeca 5 CH (2 granules 3 times a day) in the event of nausea which is not attenuated after vomiting.
- – Ipeca 5 CH (2 granules 3 times a day) + Ignatia amara 5 CH (same dosage) in case of nausea with changing tastes.
- – Labelia inflata 5 CH (2 granules 3 times a day) if the nausea is accompanied by cough.
- – Arsenicum album 9 CH (2 granules 3 times a day) if, in addition to nausea, you are anxious, prone to diarrhea and vomiting.
In herbal medicine, ginger is recognized by the French National Authority for Health (HAS) as effective against nausea. “Pregnant women can take it in capsule form, at a rate of 2 g maximum per day, but also fresh, candied or in infusion”, specifies Dr. Fabienne Millet, doctor of pharmacy specializing in herbal medicine and aromatherapy.
In aromatherapy, the pharmacist recommends the dry inhalation ofessential oil lemon tree: on a paper handkerchief, apply 2 drops of essential oil, then breathe.
The HAS has also validated the effectiveness of acupuncture against nausea and, more precisely, acupuncture of the 6MC point (neiguan) located in the forearm, three fingers above the wrist.
Psycho-bodily care can be of interest, both for nausea and for other pregnancy ailments. “This is particularly the case with hypnosis, which helps the body find its own resources to manage these ailments”, explains Nicolas Dutriaux, midwife.
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