Contents:
- Medical Video: Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss
- Why is nausea during pregnancy considered a good sign
- Why does nausea during pregnancy actually reduce the rate of miscarriage?
- 1. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women can change the diet and lifestyle of the mother
- 2. Mothers who experience nausea and vomiting in the first pregnancy have different hormone levels
- What if you don't experience nausea during pregnancy?
Medical Video: Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss
Nausea during pregnancy is a symptom that is often experienced by mothers during early pregnancy, which is around the first 6 weeks. Vomiting and nausea during pregnancy can occur at any time, but many women experience it more often in the morning (morning sickness) It is not uncommon for mothers to feel disturbed and uncomfortable due to the nausea and vomiting they feel during pregnancy. But, did you know that it turned out to be a symptom morning sickness is a good sign for pregnancy?
Why is nausea during pregnancy considered a good sign
This statement comes from a study conducted in 2007 to 2011 and involved as many as 800 pregnant women aged between 18-40 years. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the participating pregnant women were asked to record all the symptoms they experienced from the beginning of pregnancy to the end of the first trimester. Then from the records of the pregnant women, the researchers divided them into several groups, namely pregnant women who did not experience vomiting and nausea during pregnancy, only felt nauseous, vomited once a day, and vomited more than once.
From the study it was found that nearly two-thirds of respondents admitted if they felt nauseous at the eighth week of pregnancy. While more than a quarter experience nausea accompanied by vomiting. And it was also reported that of the total respondents who took part in the study, more than three quarters of women experienced nausea during pregnancy without vomiting. At the end of the study, experts concluded that the symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occur early in pregnancy can reduce the risk of miscarriage by 50-75%.
Why does nausea during pregnancy actually reduce the rate of miscarriage?
Although there is no definite reason why a pregnant woman who experiences symptoms of nausea and vomiting has less chance of having a miscarriage, the researchers mention several theories that underlie these two things.
1. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women can change the diet and lifestyle of the mother
One of the reasons mentioned by the researchers that the symptoms of nausea during pregnancy felt by mothers will make them become aware of early pregnancy related events. This causes their body's response to the symptoms that occur, whether it's trying to eat good and healthy foods - to avoid symptoms of nausea - and avoid bad habits that can lead to miscarriages.
In the study, pregnant women who experienced symptoms of nausea and vomiting naturally increased their intake of vegetables, fruits, and food sources of carbohydrates. In addition, they also avoid smoking and drinking alcohol due to the nausea they feel.
2. Mothers who experience nausea and vomiting in the first pregnancy have different hormone levels
A pregnant woman will experience an increase in hormones human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is usually used to determine whether the woman is pregnant or not. Increased HCG can be seen from the urine, if there is HCG in the urine it is certain that the woman is pregnant.
The researchers consider that women with HCG that are high enough will be more likely to experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting. While HCG is also used as a sign whether the fetus being conceived by a woman is strong or not. HCG that is not too high indicates that a woman's pregnancy is low and is characterized by no symptoms of nausea during pregnancy.
What if you don't experience nausea during pregnancy?
However, each pregnancy has its own changes. Not that mothers who do not experience symptoms of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy will experience a miscarriage. Therefore, it is expected for mothers who are experiencing young pregnancy to conduct further examinations to the obstetrician to determine the condition of the fetus.
