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Nausea and vomiting in late pregnancy.

Glenda Linseth1, Patty Vari

  • 1University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-9025, USA. glendalindseth@mail.und.nodak.edu

Health Care for Women International
|July 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Nausea and vomiting in late pregnancy affects 32% of women. Factors like higher parity, older age, less weight gain, and reduced sleep are linked to this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Pregnancy Complications

Background:

  • Nausea and vomiting in late pregnancy (NVP) is a poorly understood condition.
  • Affects a significant portion of pregnant individuals after 20 weeks gestation.
  • Understanding associated factors is crucial for improving maternal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate demographic, anthropometric, and maternal health factors associated with late NVP.
  • To examine the relationship between late NVP and pregnancy outcomes.
  • To identify factors that can help healthcare providers manage late NVP.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 116 women from the Midwest.
  • Compared women experiencing late NVP with those who did not.
  • Data collected on demographics, anthropometrics, maternal health, and pregnancy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 32% of women reported nausea and vomiting after 20 weeks gestation.
  • Late NVP was significantly associated with higher parity.
  • Women with late NVP were older, gained less weight, and slept fewer hours.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of prenatal factors influencing late NVP is essential.
  • Identifying these factors can improve the quality of life for affected women.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and manage late NVP.

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