|| repost @wellwomen_md || M O M M Y • M O N D A Y "Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Morning Sickness)" Hyperemesis Gravidarum is similar to morning🌞 sickness but the symptoms are more severe. It causes frequent vomitting🤮 in pregnant 🤰women and although it is called "morning" sickness it can happen at any time of day. It typically begins during the first 2-3 months 📅of pregnancy and usually resolves by the middle of pregnancy Symptoms: •Frequent vomiting🤮 •Weight loss⚖⬇️ •Dehydration 🤒 ***See your doctor 👨‍⚕️or nurse👩‍⚕️ if you have any of the symptoms listed above Management: •Eat immediately when hungry 🍽 •Avoid foods that are greasy🍔, spicy🍝, or acidic🍊 •Snack often & eat small meals🥗 •Choose foods that are high in protein & carbs & low in fat such as crackers, bread🍞, nuts🥜, pretzels🥨 •Drink beverages like sports drinks🥤 & gingerale🍾 & avoid coffee☕ •Avoid lying down after eating🛌 •Take vitmains💊 before bed not in the morning •Avoid hot places☀️, strong smells🤧, and cooking 👩‍🍳if it upsets your stomach •Your doctor will likely start you on a medication called diclectin if all of the above does not work Treatment in Severe Cases: •Fluids given by an IV💉 •Medication💊 to control nausea & vomitting •Tube feeding that is inserted through the nose👃 to the stomach or through a vein #women #womenshealth #health #wellness #healthandwellness #healthy #healthyliving #healthjourney #pregnancy #pregnant #firsttrimester #momtobe #maternity #earlypregnancy #newmom #hyperemesisgravidarum #morningsickness #symptoms #management #treatment #doctor #medical #medicine #medication