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