UK surgeon says morning sickness is linked to healthy pregnancy outcomes, explains why it happens; shares tips to manage
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Dr. Karan Rajan explains the link between morning sickness and healthy pregnancies, offering practical tips for managing the symptoms. #pregnancy #health
A UK-based surgeon, Dr. Karan Rajan, who is also a popular health content creator, has shed light on morning sickness, explaining why it occurs and its potential connection to positive pregnancy outcomes. In an Instagram video posted on December 15th, Dr. Rajan offers advice on managing the nausea and vomiting associated with the condition.
**Morning Sickness: Not Just a Morning Thing**
Dr. Rajan clarifies that the term "morning sickness" is misleading, as symptoms can strike at any time of day during pregnancy. He humorously notes the term's inaccuracy, suggesting that it's more like "24/7 life sickness."
**The Unexpected Benefit**
Interestingly, Dr. Rajan points out that morning sickness is often linked to healthier pregnancies. Research indicates that nausea and vomiting may correlate with a reduced risk of pregnancy loss and improved fetal development. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. he acknowledges that the evidence is still preliminary.
**The Hormonal Connection**
The surgeon explains that morning sickness might be connected to higher levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), as well as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are crucial for placental development and are also believed to stimulate nausea pathways in the brain and gut.
**Tips for Managing Nausea**
Drawing from his wife's experience with morning sickness during her first trimester, Dr. Rajan shares several management strategies:
- Bland Foods:** Consuming bland foods like toast or crackers upon waking can help, as an empty stomach can worsen nausea.
- Frequent Small Meals:** Regularly nibbling on small, frequent meals is often more effective than eating three large meals.
- Ginger:** Ginger, whether in tea, candy, or raw form, can be beneficial due to the GI effects of its gingerol chemicals.
- Supplements:** Vitamin B6 supplements and doxylamine are considered safe during pregnancy and can serve as effective anti-nausea aids, although his wife did not use these.
