Morning sickness is one of the common symptoms experienced by many expectant mothers during the first trimester, and it can cause discomfort and distress during pregnancy. But why does morning sickness occur? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, morning sickness is often associated with an imbalance of yin and yang balance in the body.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, pregnant women have a fat constitution and weak yin and yang. The weak constitution of yin and yang can easily lead to poor spleen and stomach function of pregnant women, and weakened digestion and absorption. In the first trimester, because the placenta is not yet fully formed, nutrients are mainly supplied to the fetus through the pregnant woman's body. This leads to a further increase in the burden on the spleen and stomach function of pregnant women, and the indigestion is more obvious, showing symptoms of morning sickness.
In addition to morning sickness, some pregnant women may experience other hidden symptoms during the first trimester. These hidden symptoms may be overlooked in daily life, but they have a certain impact on the health of the body and the development of the fetus. Let's take a look at these 4 hidden performances.
First of all, pregnant women may experience bad breath. This is due to changes in the crine system during pregnancy. The increased secretion of hormones can lead to an imbalance of microflora in the mouth, resulting in bad breath. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends that pregnant women can drink more tea, such as chrysanthemum tea, peppermint tea, etc., to help clear the bad breath of the mouth.
Secondly, pregnant women may experience a fishy picky appetite. This is because the blood circulation in the pregnant woman's body is accelerated and the metabolism is vigorous, resulting in an increased demand for nutrients such as protein and iron. TCM recommends that pregnant women moderately increase their intake of protein and iron, and can choose to eat more beef, chicken, fish and soy products.
Again, pregnant women may feel weak and listless. This is because the balance of yin and yang in the body of pregnant women is out of balance, and the flow of qi and blood is not smooth. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the qi and blood in the body of a pregnant woman are very valuable and need to be maintained to provide nutrients to the fetus. It is recommended that pregnant women do more moderate exercise, such as walking, yoga, etc., which can help promote the flow of qi and blood and nourish the blood.
Finally, pregnant women may experience dry mouth and thirst. This is due to poor spleen and stomach function during pregnancy and insufficient fluid. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fluid is the basic substance of physiological activities and is very important for maintaining the balance of the body. Pregnant women can drink plenty of water, such as lukewarm water, light salt water, etc., to replenish their body's fluids.
All in all, morning sickness during the first trimester is normal, but it can also be accompanied by some hidden symptoms. To solve these problems, TCM advocates adjusting the dietary structure, moderately increasing nutritional intake, and maintaining a good Xi habits and mentality to promote the physical health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus.
Health References:
1.Zhong Nanshan, Peng Yinhua, Yang Dongliang. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Maternal and Child Health. Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Press, 2013