Severe Vomiting In Pregnancy

Morning sickness and mild vomiting during pregnancy are normal, but when there is severe vomiting in pregnancy, this can be a serious issue.

Severe vomiting in pregnancy

Severe vomiting in pregnancy is when a pregnant woman throws up multiple times a day in a way that can lead to serious complications.

Causes and risk factors of severe vomiting in pregnancy

The exact reason for the severe vomiting in pregnancy isn’t known, but it’s mostly related to the increase in the hormone levels, especially human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).

The risk of severe vomiting during pregnancy may rise due to the following factors:

• A family history.
• Being pregnant for the first time.
• Having a multiple pregnancy, like twins, triplets, etc.
• Having hyperemesis gravidarum in a previous pregnancy.
• A history of morning sickness or migraines.

Symptoms of severe vomiting in pregnancy

Symptoms of excessive pregnancy vomiting typically occur within the first three months of pregnancy, and they may persist for weeks, months, or even until delivery. They commonly include:

• Throwing up more than three times a day.
• Severe nausea.
• Dizziness and headache.
• Fatigue.
• Urinating less than normal.
• Dehydration.
• Losing more than 5% of the weight that was before pregnancy.
• Other symptoms may occur, such as low blood pressure, confusion, dry skin, fast heartbeat, and jaundice.
• The lack of nourishment due to continuous vomiting can lead to other complications, like preterm birth or low-weight birth.

Treatment of severe vomiting in pregnancy

• Changes in the diet and lifestyle.
• Some medications.
• Avoiding what triggers vomiting.
• Certain women may require hospitalization.