Master everyday work during pregnancy

Pregnancy: Dizziness & nausea through the work routine

20/10/2014

In the first months of pregnancy, many women are plagued with nausea and vomiting. Nevertheless, they have to cope with their everyday work routine at this early stage of pregnancy. Here is Professor Ekkehard Schleußner, board member of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG), told the news agency „dpa“ some tips to counteract the pregnancy sickness.

For example, the expert advises dividing up the daily meals into many small portions, as the intake of larger amounts of food may increase the nausea. Also, the pregnant women should take time to eat. Quickly wrapped food is counterproductive in any case. Furthermore, pregnant women often have difficulties after eating sour fruits such as a kiwi or orange. Sour fruit in the office in between can also increase the nausea, said the DGGG expert. As a good home remedy for the pregnancy sickness called the „dpa“ with reference to Prof. Schleußner Ingwertee. „If the taste is not too extreme, you can also chew on the tuber“, quotes the news agency the board member of the DGGG.

Drink a lot and move sufficiently
While ginger can definitely provide relief in case of pregnancy sickness, spicy foods and spices are rather to be avoided here, since they can lead to an increase in nausea, the expert explained. In addition to certain dietary changes, the DGGG expert advises further on the intake of a lot of fluid to prevent the also quite common dizziness and possible circulatory problems in pregnant women. With regard to the suitable drinks, Prof. Schleußner explained that coffee helps many working people to get through the day-to-day work, but that it can only be enjoyed in moderation. „Coffee in pregnancy is allowed“, However, the expert recommends a maximum of two to three cups per day, according to the announcement of „dpa. Furthermore, a healthy amount of exercise or sport can help stabilize the circulation, the news agency reports, citing Prof. Schleußner. (Fp)