Toxicosis for the first half of pregnancy is considered quite normal. In fact, toxicosis is a reaction to hormonal changes in the body of a pregnant woman. Often toxicosis is associated with the functional immaturity of the placenta - the products of the fetal life get into the mother's blood and cause an intoxication of the body, which is manifested in the form of drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and weakness.
The duration of toxicosis is an individual concept. In pregnant women, toxicosis lasts no more than 1 trimester, until the end of the third month of pregnancy. It is at this time that the placenta acquires functional maturity and protects the mother from fetal secretions and helps stabilize the hormonal background.
Toxicosis in pregnant women usually ends when the level of hCG is stabilized, and the body gets used to the hormonal changes that have occurred. Toxicosis is divided into early and late - first-trimester toxicosis and gestosis.
Physiological is the pregnancy, in which toxemia is observed up to 16 weeks. At the same time, it manifests itself in a mild disorder of health, episodes of vomiting no more than 2-3 times a day, the ability to eat food that does not cause disgust.
Usually the expectant mother begins to feel better after 10-14 weeks, when the early toxicosis passes. But in some cases, it can be delayed up to 16-20 weeks. If in the period from 16 to 20 weeks of toxicosis occurs with deterioration of the mother, then it is classified as gestosis.
In contrast to toxicosis, gestosis is a threat to both the health of the mother and the child. This is due to the fact that under the effect of repeated vomiting, the water balance of the mother's organism is violated, blood condenses and the fetus ceases to receive nutrients. The mother's body suffers from dehydration, which adversely affects the work of the cardiovascular system.
Duration of toxicosis is an important indicator of fetal development and indicates possible violations during pregnancy.
How to overcome toxicosis?
Overcome the toxicosis helps regular fractional nutrition. It should be before getting up from bed to eat a cracker, drink tea with mint, eat a spoonful of honey to normalize the level of sugar in the blood - which will reduce the manifestations of nausea and vomiting. In addition, frequent walks are recommended for fresh air, fruit consumption in moderate amounts. If the normal course of the day and nutrition does not go away, go to a doctor - he can prescribe the necessary soft medication.