Vomiting during Pregnancy (Hyperemesis Gravidarum): Therapy

General measures

Nicotine restriction (abstaining from tobacco use) – Smoking and passive smoking are best discontinued before pregnancy.
Alcohol restriction (renunciation of alcohol) – for pregnant women is a strict ban on alcohol!
Limited caffeine consumption (max. 240 mg caffeine per day; this corresponds to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green / black tea).
Sufficient weight gain or weight gain adjusted to the initial weight during pregnancy
- If necessary, determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition using electrical impedance analysis.
Avoidance of psychosocial stress:
- Stress

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a healthy mixed diet taking into account pregnancy. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- Eat a snack half an hour before getting up.
- Frequent small meals
- The diet should be high in carbohydrates and low in fat.
- Avoid acidic foods
- Drink plenty – 2-2.5 liters / day
- Ginger extracts, for example, tea.
- Avoiding unpleasant odors that can cause nausea and vomiting, such as the smell of meat.
Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis.
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Stress management, if necessary
Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) can be obtained from us.