When does toxicosis begin and what to do with it

Almost all women are sure that with the onset of pregnancy they will suffer from toxicosis. But in fact, toxicosis is not manifested in everyone. Let's figure out how not to be among the pregnant women suffering from morning sickness, dizziness and other ailments.

Why does toxicosis appear

To date, such a phenomenon as toxicosis in pregnant women has not been fully studied. But scientists still identified the probable reasons for its development:

• Hormonal changes in the body. Immediately after the attachment of the ovum inside the uterus, hormones in the body begin to be produced in a different way. This affects the well-being of a woman - her sensitivity to odors becomes more acute, her taste preferences change, and attacks of nausea roll in.
• During the first trimester, the placenta is formed in the uterus of the expectant mother, which can also be a possible cause of toxicosis. Until its end, toxic substances penetrate into the mother's body, therefore, protective functions in the form of vomiting are turned on. This is how the body tries to get rid of possible poisoning.
• Another likely cause of toxicosis is the fetal defense mechanism. It is noticed that a woman at the beginning of pregnancy begins to feel aversion to substances potentially hazardous to the baby's health. These include alcohol, tobacco smoke, caffeinated drinks, meats and a fish, as well as other products that may contain microflora pathogenic to the fetus.

• Toxicosis can be triggered by chronic ailments. The weak immunity of the expectant mother becomes a good ground for the development of toxicosis. Therefore, even before pregnancy, it is important to tidy up your health.
• Poor psychological state, exposure to stress, irritability and negative emotional upheavals often undermine the physical health of a pregnant woman and cause toxicosis.
• Large age of a pregnant woman... It is noticed that with age it becomes more difficult for a woman to endure pregnancy. This also applies to susceptibility to toxicosis.
• Heredity plays a serious role in this matter. If older relatives suffered from toxicosis during pregnancy, then it is more likely to accompany your pregnancy.
• With multiple pregnancies, toxicosis is more common.

When toxicosis appears

It is impossible to predict the date of the onset of toxicosis up to the day. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the female body. It is only noticed that it begins only after the fertilized egg enters the uterus and is fixed there. This happens no earlier than 5 days after the fertilization of the egg; in this case, 9 days pass after ovulation.

But not all women implantation of the ovum into the uterus occurs at the same time. Borders can move up or down. If the term for securing a fertilized egg is delayed too much, then the pregnancy may not persist, since menstruation begins.

How to get rid of toxicosis

If during pregnancy you begin to suffer from toxicosis, then you will not be able to completely eliminate its manifestations. There are only a few things you can do to ease the severity and reduce symptoms.

Here are some tips:

• Don't get out of bed right away in the morning. Eat a small piece of bread or a crouton while lying down and wash it down with juice or plain water. For convenience, it is better to prepare food in the evening, leaving it next to the bed within reach.

• If you are planning to spend the day away from home, bring some snacks with you. It can be fruit or the same croutons, in case of nausea, grab mints and a bottle of water.
• In case of high salivation, to relieve an attack of nausea, rinse your mouth with an infusion of sage or chamomile.
• Do not drink drugs that are supposed to get rid of toxicosis. Be sure to consult your doctor about this. To cleanse the body, it is better to drink decoctions of chamomile or rose hips.

Is it possible to avoid toxicosis

To prevent possible toxicosis, take care of your health even before pregnancy. Try to get rid of all ailments, especially chronic ones, increase your immunity.

With the onset of pregnancy, reconsider your food... It is recommended to divide the daily diet into several small portions. Give up junk food. It is better to eat plant-based foods so that animal protein does not poison the body. It can be porridge in water, boiled or raw vegetables. A small amount of lean meat is allowed. For an extra snack, you can eat a fruit or raw vegetable.

It is important to observe the water-salt balance in case of toxicosis. You should drink a lot of water, and it is better to refuse harmful drinks like coffee, sweet water with gas and others.

Maintain the intestinal microflora in proper condition so that the body gets rid of processed products in time. To do this, use fermented milk products containing live bacteria. By regularly consuming fermented milk products, you can normalize your digestion and improve your well-being.