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Náuseas del embarazo - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Náuseas matutinas (en las mujeres); Vómito matutino (en las mujeres)

Definición:

Son las náuseas y vómitos que realmente se pueden presentar en cualquier momento del día durante el embarazo.

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Consideraciones:

Las náuseas del embarazo son muy comunes. La mayoría de las mujeres tienen al menos algunas náuseas y cerca de una tercera parte presenta vómitos. Estas náuseas comienzan por lo general durante el primer mes de embarazo y continúan a lo largo de las semanas 14 a 16. Algunas mujeres presentan náuseas y vómitos durante todo el embarazo.

Las náuseas del embarazo no afectan al bebé de ninguna manera, a menos que usted pierda peso, como sucede con el vómito intenso. La cantidad de náuseas durante un embarazo no predice la forma como usted se vaya a sentir en embarazos futuros.

Causas:

No se conoce la causa exacta de las náuseas del embarazo. Pueden ser ocasionadas por cambios hormonales o por niveles bajos de azúcar en la sangre a comienzos del embarazo. El estrés emocional, los viajes o algunos alimentos pueden hacer que el problema empeore. Las náuseas en el embarazo son más comunes y pueden ser peores con gemelos o trillizos.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/2/2009
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Gordon MC. Maternal physiology. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 3.

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 52. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol. 2004;103:803-815.

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