Causes of morning sickness during pregnancy can include hormonal changes, low blood sugar levels, and stress. About this post Live Science said Clara Pike, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, USA.
Pike explained that a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may be directly linked to morning sickness during pregnancy. Some studies have shown that hCG may stimulate the secretion of fluid in the digestive tract, causing discomfort in the upper abdominal area. This hormone is also associated with a rapid increase in the level of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. They play a role in regulating digestion and help control the rate at which food passes through the digestive tract.
The hormones estrogen and progesterone can also increase nausea. These hormones slow digestion by relaxing the stomach and intestinal muscles.
It is stated that nausea can occur not only in the morning but also at any time of the day. The fact is that hormonal levels vary differently in each person, which is the reason for the appearance or absence of individual unpleasant symptoms.
But hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can make morning sickness worse. When you wake up, the concentration of glucose in your blood naturally decreases. Due to the energy needs of the growing fetus, sugar levels may drop further, leading to weakness and discomfort in the digestive system.
Dr. Pike also noted that morning sickness symptoms can be worsened by stress, anxiety and fatigue. Negative emotions are associated with disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract due to the close connection between the nervous and digestive systems.
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