Vomiting during Pregnancy (Hyperemesis Gravidarum): Prevention

To prevent hyperemesis gravidarum (pregnancy vomiting), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Psychosocial situation
    • Stress, severe stress situations
  • Overweight (BMI ≥ 25, obesity).

General preventive measures

Correspond to those of emesis (vomiting):

  • Nutrition:
    • Low fat
    • High carbohydrate
  • Frequent small meals
  • Morning meal lying in bed
  • Avoid:
    • Acidic foods
    • Unpleasant odors