Case Study Of Ayurveda For Nausea During Pregnancy

By Karuna Jaiswal
10/12/2019

My client had a history of miscarrying and found her unexpectedly—yet ecstatically—pregnant for the third time in November 2012. This came as much welcome news after having an ectopic pregnancy in 2008, an early miscarriage two years later and several disheartening trips to the fertility clinic in 2012, only to be told that there was a slim chance of conceiving a viable pregnancy naturally. She was emotionally spent, and although she was happy to be pregnant, she was extremely worried. She was especially concerned about some symptoms she was having like spotting and mild cramping. She REALLY wanted this baby and was scared. She felt that she needed to consult with a naturopath soon, as allopathic medicine could offer her with no definite answers, She had been our client before after her second miscarriage.

Ayurveda for Nausea

I gave her nutritional counseling that minimized her digestive disturbances that were interfering with hormonal balance and soon the spotting stopped. She never had any morning sickness, either. I prescribed certain antioxidants and advice on how spices and foods can balance the body and heal. I also gave her several important lifestyle recommendations. She consulted with us throughout my pregnancy.

Patient’s Own Words:

My confidence and faith grew as time went on during the pregnancy that everything was going to be alright and finally this little soul was going to stick around. Eight months after my first frantic phone call to Karuna, my son, Sebastian, was born and I know that I owe so much to her for helping me to keep us healthy. In a sense, she is my son’s godmother and I am so grateful to her!

Case Discussion:

Nausea during pregnancy is remarkably common. When the body starts the intricate process of developing a baby, there is a good deal of energetic and physiological changes occur. According to Ayurveda, the body’s different energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are upset. It’s these disturbances that contribute to a number of the common pregnancy complaints that women encounter. As in anything with the body, the reason for each men’s nausea is not the same. Not all nausea is caused by one particular cause, and that is where a professional can help if the common remedies listed here and at another post attached do not work.
In Ayurveda, Morning sickness is named Garbhini Chardi. Garbhini means pregnant woman, and Chardi means nausea. Morning sickness is a common phrase for describing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Usually, it’s associated with mild abdominal discomfort, followed by tastelessness. In some pregnant women, headache, tingling sensation in the throat, excessive perspiration, nausea, and fatigue can also be found.
Though this is quite common in the early phase of pregnancy (first three weeks ), it might rarely stretch even in the 2nd trimester (3-6 weeks ). Typically, the nausea feeling will be more pronounced during morning hours. Some women may witness this at any time of the day, particularly at food timings.
The morning sickness could be specific to some sort of food also. Few pregnant women develop vomiting sensations by the appearance or smell of their food and the remainder while having the meals. This specific sensation might be color, taste, or odor oriented too. Based on the mindset and disliking, nausea is caused by different sorts of food. Some pregnant women won’t get vomiting for particular food items.
If the nausea feeling continues for a long, it’s termed hyperemesis gravidarum, and immediate medical care is necessary.
Among the most frequent early and sometimes late pregnancy complaints is nausea. More than 70 percent and as many as 88 percent of women experience nausea during their pregnancy. It starts as early as six months into your pregnancy and might fade away as the 2nd trimester starts. Regrettably, in up to 5 percent of pregnancies, nausea may persist most or all the pregnancy till delivery.
What causes nausea when pregnant? The reason behind nausea (in the Western medical perspective) has been extensively researched. It might be as a result of hypoglycemia, elevated serum estrogen, progesterone, and hCG, or because of bodily changes such as delayed gastric emptying, nausea, and reflux. We can even rearticulate this from an Ayurvedic perspective. Chemical changes in the body because of Pitta, digestive disturbances resulting from energetic changes in the body, and significant changes in the ground element (associated with building the structural feature of the infant ) trigger sensitivity to odor. These changes can cause nausea and vomiting in the pregnant mother.
However unpleasant, this is a standard and frequent occurrence during pregnancy. On occasion, it may intensify and result in routine, intense, and persistent vomiting (Hyperemesis gravidarum). In the event of severe and frequent nausea, where it might lead to weight loss and other complications, it’s essential for you to realize your medical care provider.
How to Ease your Nausea: Ayurveda believes that each person is unique. While these tips can work for you, it’s always important to seek an Ayurvedic practitioner’s health advice to help identify any particular and unique causes. Simple solutions can help ease nausea, so long as you understand the reason.