Patient's question:
How to alleviate early pregnancy symptoms, my wife is 20 days pregnant, doesn't want to eat, always feels like vomiting, so nutrition is not keeping up, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
When a pregnant woman experiences severe pregnancy symptoms or feels uneasy, she should first consult a doctor. The woman can also try various methods to alleviate the symptoms, and the following suggestions may be helpful.Enter key to return to a new line without translation. All other Chinese text should be translated into English.
When attending a pregnancy class, learn some relevant medical knowledge to understand that (yù yùn shēng mìng - carrying a life) is a sacred and great endeavor, a journey filled with both hardship and joy. This will help increase your tolerance to pregnancy symptoms.
Relax both body and mind Pregnancy symptoms are a normal physiological response. For most women, these symptoms will subside within one or two months. Therefore, maintain a positive outlook and focus on moving forward. Rest when you feel uncomfortable.
Shift your mood in a positive way During free time, engage in activities you enjoy, such as organizing your favorite belongings or reminiscing about happy memories. Think about the joy of (jí jiāng chéng wéi mǔ qīn - about to become a mother) and the happiness that will follow. Gather with friends for small gatherings, outings, or chats. Dressing up a bit can also boost your mood. In short, do anything that makes you feel good and happy.
Eat what you can, when you can Focus on eating whatever you can tolerate and in whatever quantities you can manage. During this period, there’s no need to worry about nutritional balance, nor about the baby’s nutrition, as the fetus is still very small and requires minimal nutrients.
Support from your husband and family Due to the (tè shū xìng - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -) of pregnancy symptoms, pregnant women may feel too tired to do household chores, especially when it comes to cooking strong-smelling dishes. Family members and your husband should understand what pregnancy symptoms are and actively help with household tasks to make the pregnancy period more comfortable.
Seek medical attention promptly If urine tests show positive ketones, hospitalization is necessary. All hospitalized patients should undergo differential diagnosis. This typically includes an ultrasound to confirm whether the fetus is normal, as well as liver function tests and hepatitis B serology to rule out conditions like pregnancy complicated by hepatitis B. The goal of hospitalization is to "eliminate ketones" by administering intravenous fluids to turn positive ketone levels in the urine to negative. For the first two or three days, you may need to fast, with nutrition and electrolyte balance being primarily maintained through intravenous fluids. After this treatment, symptoms usually improve rapidly: vomiting stops, urine output increases, ketones turn negative, and appetite returns. At this point, you can start with small amounts of liquid food and gradually increase your intake or switch to softer foods.
If symptoms do not improve after treatment, especially if your temperature remains above 38°C (100.4°F), your heart rate exceeds 120 beats per minute, or if jaundice occurs, termination of pregnancy should be considered.