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Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

C M FitzGerald

    The British Journal of Medical Psychology
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy nausea and vomiting are not linked to demographics, but severe symptoms correlate with sleep issues. Unplanned pregnancies and poor mother-daughter relationships are associated with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Reproductive Health
    • Maternal Psychology

    Background:

    • Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) affect a significant number of expectant mothers.
    • Previous research suggests links between NVP and various demographic, social, and psychological factors.
    • Understanding these associations is crucial for providing targeted support to pregnant women.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between pregnancy symptoms of nausea and vomiting and demographic, social, and psychological factors.
    • To identify potential predictors and correlates of NVP severity and persistence.
    • To offer insights into the lived experiences of pregnant women with NVP.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective data collection from 86 pregnant women.

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  • Analysis of demographic, social, and psychological factors in relation to NVP.
  • Comparison of symptom severity (none, mild, severe) and persistence (first to third trimester).

    • Main Results:

    • No significant demographic or social differences were found between women with varying degrees of nausea.
    • Severe nausea was significantly associated with increased sleep disturbances, fatigue, and irritability.
    • Nausea and vomiting in the first trimester correlated with unplanned pregnancies and negative maternal relationships.
    • Continuing nausea and vomiting into the third trimester was linked to prior psychological issues and negative maternal relationship assessments.

    Conclusions:

    • NVP severity is more closely related to psychological and experiential factors than demographic or social ones.
    • The presence of both nausea and vomiting, and its persistence, may indicate underlying psychosocial stressors.
    • Further research into the psychological underpinnings of NVP can inform clinical interventions and support systems.