Dizziness, vomiting & nausea during pregnancy
Dizziness, (morning) nausea and vomiting are typical symptoms, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, which are summarized to the first trimester. They are therefore also called uncertain pregnancy signs. In addition, a tightening of the breasts or the absence of periods also indicate pregnancy.
A positive pregnancy test confirms the suspicion with the present symptoms dizziness, nausea and vomiting. If there are problems with the circulation during pregnancy, besides exercise and sport, an ample supply of fluids can also help. An important complication during pregnancy, which manifests itself through dizziness, nausea and vomiting, is the compression of the vena cava, a large vena cava that transports blood through the abdominal cavity back to the mother’s heart.
Above a certain size of the uterus and the baby, pressure on the vein can occur. This results in a reduced blood flow back to the heart. The mother’s blood pressure drops and this leads to dizziness and nausea.
In the most severe cases, the pressure on the vein can also result in a reduced blood supply to the baby. Since compression of the vena cava occurs mainly when the baby is standing for a long time or in a supine position, it is advisable to avoid these postures for a long time.
