Vitamin B6 is a traditional method for treating "morning sickness". Vitamin B6 should only be used when severe vomiting symptoms occur, and the recommended dosage is 10 milligrams, three times a day. Pregnant women should not treat vitamin B6 as an "antiemetic" and take it at the slightest feeling of nausea.
In fact, mild morning sickness is a normal reaction for pregnant women. After women become pregnant, the secretion of stomach acid is inhibited by the hormones in the placenta, which greatly reduces the activity of digestive enzymes and decreases gastrointestinal motility. This affects the appetite and digestion of expectant mothers, leading to morning sickness.
The symptoms of morning sickness vary. Some pregnant women may vomit for only one or two weeks and then feel better, while others may experience morning sickness for more than two months. Mild nausea and vomiting are normal reactions and can resolve on their own without treatment. It is only necessary to pay attention to a light diet and avoid stimulating foods. At this time, it is not recommended to take vitamin B6. Instead, ginger slices and tangerine peel can be chosen for relief.
However, if severe vomiting occurs, it should be taken seriously and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Some pregnant women experience severe vomiting in early pregnancy, such as vomiting bile, dehydration, fatigue, and even fainting. In such cases, comprehensive treatment such as fluid replacement should be done at the hospital. Doctors will supplement pregnant women with glucose and electrolytes to regulate the acid-base balance in the body. A suitable amount of vitamin B6 will be added to the intravenous fluid to stop the vomiting. Vitamin B6 is categorized as class A medication for pregnant women, and it is safe for both the mother and the fetus. In clinical practice, vitamin C and vitamin E may also be taken together with vitamin B6 to protect the pregnancy. However, if pregnant women take excessive amounts of vitamin B6 for a long time, the fetus may develop dependence. After birth, the baby may show adverse reactions such as excitement, irritability, easy startle, nystagmus, and even convulsions.
In addition, the occurrence of vomiting during pregnancy may also be related to conditions such as acute gastroenteritis, hepatitis, acute appendicitis, and molar pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant women should undergo early medical examination and follow the doctor's guidance for prenatal care.
Traditional Chinese medicine can also be used to regulate "morning sickness". Generally, pregnant women with weak spleen and stomach or disharmony between the liver and stomach are prone to morning sickness. For those with weak spleen and stomach, the symptoms of morning sickness usually include vomiting clear water, physical fatigue, and a white tongue coating. In clinical practice, the "Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang" is commonly used to regulate the spleen and stomach. For those with disharmony between the liver and stomach, symptoms may include vomiting sour water, chest tightness, and a pale yellow tongue coating. The "Ju Pi Zhu Qie Tang" can be used for regulation.
For pregnant women with mild vomiting, other methods such as foot soaking can be tried for relief. A mixture of 3 grams of perilla leaf, 3 grams of turmeric, 3 grams of white atractylodes rhizome, and 3 grams of scutellaria baicalensis can be boiled in water for 5-10 minutes and used for a 15-minute foot soak.
