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TIPS FOR PREGNANTS TO PREVENT NAUSEA, VOMITING AND HEART BURN Book Abstract

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Abstract by : NPCRAO
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TIPS FOR PREGNANTS TO PREVENT NAUSEA, VOMITING AND HEART BURN Preventing NAUSEA and vomiting: During pregnancy, nausea and vomiting are mainly caused by hormonal changes. For some, it is more severe than for others. It is aggravated by emptiness in the stomach. As the baby grows, your food requirements increase and if this need is not met by regular meal timings, acids build up in the stomach and you feel nauseated. For some, this is strongest early in the morning. If so, try and eat biscuits or a small banana before you event get out of bed. For some, this happens around 6 P M if they have not eaten any thing since lunch time, so try to eat some toast or biscuits and milk by 4 P M and some fruit by 6 P M. Preventing and controlling heart burn: During the last trimester, the expanded uterus may press against the stomach, causing its contents to return to oesophagus. The burning symptoms may be reduced with these anti-burn tips:¨ Food intake should be divided into 4-6 smaller meals, eaten slowly in relaxed environment. ¨ Spicy, high fat or rich foods, as well as caffeine, alcohol should be avoided. ¨ Eating just prior to bed or nap time can cause symptoms of heartburn. ¨ Antacids should only be taken if prescribed by the attending physician.

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