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Does vomitingz starts in 4th month of pregnancy

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Yes. Nausea and vomiting can start or continue in the 4th month of pregnancy, although it more commonly begins earlier and improves by 14-16 weeks. Some people have symptoms longer.
Contact your obstetric clinician soon if vomiting is frequent or you cannot keep fluids down. Seek urgent care if you have signs of dehydration such as very little/dark urine, dizziness or fainting, severe weakness, blood in vomit, abdominal pain, fever, or weight loss.
Small frequent meals, dry snacks before getting out of bed, avoiding trigger smells/foods, and sipping fluids often may help. Do not start anti-vomiting medicines without checking with your pregnancy clinician.

When should I contact my obstetric clinician?

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Contact your obstetric clinician today or within 24 hours if you:
  • Are vomiting repeatedly or symptoms are getting worse
  • Cannot keep food or fluids down for several hours
  • Have dark urine, are urinating much less than usual, dry mouth, dizziness, or marked weakness
  • Are losing weight
  • Need advice about pregnancy-safe anti-nausea treatment
  • Have vomiting that starts for the first time after about 16 weeks, especially if persistent
Seek urgent care now if you have:
  • Fainting, confusion, severe dizziness, or you cannot keep down any fluids
  • Blood or coffee-ground-looking material in vomit
  • Severe abdominal pain, fever, severe headache, vision changes, swelling of face/hands, chest pain, or trouble breathing
  • Vaginal bleeding, fluid leaking from the vagina, or strong cramps
If you are unsure, call your maternity/obstetric triage line.

Is swelling of feets common in pregnancy? It comes and goes

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Yes. Mild swelling of both feet and ankles that comes and goes can be common in pregnancy, especially after standing or sitting for a long time, in warm weather, or later in the day. Pregnancy-related fluid retention and slower return of blood from the legs can cause this. It often improves after resting with your feet raised.
You can try:
  • Raise your feet when resting
  • Take short, regular walks and avoid standing still for long periods
  • Lie on your left side when resting
  • Wear comfortable shoes and avoid tight socks
  • Drink water regularly. Do not take water tablets/diuretics unless your obstetric clinician prescribes them.
Call your obstetric clinician urgently today if swelling is sudden, severe, involves your face/hands/around the eyes, or occurs with a severe headache, blurred vision/flashing lights, pain below the ribs or upper abdomen, nausea/vomiting, or shortness of breath. These can be warning signs of pre-eclampsia.
Seek urgent assessment immediately if only one foot or leg is more swollen, painful, red, warm, or tender than the other, because this can indicate a blood clot. The pregnancy swelling guidance describes these warning signs.
Mention it at your next prenatal appointment even if it is mild, particularly if you are only in the fourth month or it is becoming more frequent.

What can be taken in pregnancy for evening snack to combat cravings after 2 vomits

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After two vomits, start gently. Wait about 15-30 minutes, then take small sips of water, oral rehydration solution, or clear soup. If those stay down, have a small, plain snack rather than a full meal.
Good evening-snack choices:
  • Plain crackers, toast, dry rusk, or a plain biscuit
  • Banana, applesauce, or a peeled apple
  • Plain rice, poha, upma, idli, or a small boiled potato
  • Oats or a small bowl of plain cereal
  • Yogurt/curd if you tolerate dairy
  • A small handful of nuts or roasted chana, if they do not worsen nausea
  • A simple sandwich with mild filling, such as cheese or egg, if tolerated
Eat small amounts every 1-2 hours. Cold or room-temperature foods can be easier than hot foods because they have less smell. Avoid greasy, spicy, very sweet, or strongly scented foods tonight. Dry starchy foods and small frequent meals are commonly recommended for pregnancy nausea, including by the NHS guidance.
Contact your obstetric clinician today if you continue vomiting, cannot keep fluids down, have dark or very little urine, dizziness, marked weakness, abdominal pain, fever, blood in vomit, or worsening swelling/headache/vision changes.

What foods help reduce pregnancy nausea and cravings?

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Foods that help are usually small, bland meals with some protein, eaten before you get very hungry. An empty stomach can worsen nausea and make cravings stronger.
Good snack combinations
  • Plain crackers or toast + cheese, peanut butter, or hummus
  • Banana + a few nuts or yogurt/curd
  • Oats/porridge + milk or yogurt if tolerated
  • Plain rice, poha, idli, upma, or boiled potato + curd
  • Apple or pear + peanut butter/nut butter
  • Roasted chana, unsalted nuts, or a boiled egg
  • Cold fruit, yogurt, or a simple smoothie if hot-food smells trigger nausea
For nausea
  • Dry, starchy foods: crackers, toast, rice, pasta, plain cereal
  • Cold or room-temperature foods rather than hot meals
  • Water in frequent small sips, or oral rehydration drink if you have been vomiting
  • Ginger in normal food or drinks, such as ginger tea or ginger biscuits, may help some people. Avoid ginger supplements unless your obstetric clinician or pharmacist says they are suitable.
To reduce cravings and prevent nausea
  • Have a small snack every 1-2 hours rather than large meals.
  • Include protein with carbohydrate when possible. For example, crackers plus cheese rather than crackers alone.
  • Keep an easy snack near you, especially before you become very hungry.
  • Avoid foods and smells that trigger nausea, plus fried, oily, spicy, or very sweet foods if they make symptoms worse.
The NHS pregnancy-sickness guidance recommends small frequent, low-fat, carbohydrate-rich foods and sipping fluids. You do not need a perfect diet on a nauseated day. Focus first on fluids and foods you can keep down.
Call your obstetric clinician if you cannot keep fluids down, are passing very little/dark urine, feel dizzy or weak, are losing weight, or vomiting continues or worsens. If you crave non-food items such as ice, clay, chalk, soil, or starch, tell them, as this can sometimes be linked to iron deficiency.
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