Abstract:

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is generally seen in the frequency of 50-80% in the first trimester pregnancies. Nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women, even at a very low rate, may extend to the second and third trimester. In addition to the complaint of nausea and vomiting, if there is a 5% loss in weight in comparison to the pre-pregnancy period and electrolyte imbalance in pregnant women,this clinical picture is called Hyperemesis Gravidarum and this is a severe form of the disease. A clear study of the etiology of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy has not been established. It has been suggested that the cause of nausea and vomiting is related to hormonal changes, gastrointestinal system, vestibular system, sense of smell, psychological reasons and genetic causes. Although its etiology is not known exactly, PUQE scoring is an easy way to diagnose.. In the past, because of the claim that a baby with an anomaly has been born due to a drug use, non-pharmacological methods have been used in the treatment. Hypnosis, behavior therapy, regulation of nutrition and life habits, acupuncture, herbal therapies are some of the non-pharmacological ways to apply. The oldest and most commonly used drug is vitamin B6 with classical H1 anti histamines. It is not known exactly how these drugs affect nausea and vomiting symptoms. The purpose of this paper is; to help manage the pregnancies with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy by midwives.

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