Ginger extract: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms experienced by woman in the first trimester of pregnancy and affect 50 – 80 % of pregnant woman. The etiology of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy remains unknown, but a number of possible causes have been investigated such as gastrointestinal tract dysfunction, hormones changes, and recent study suggested that chronic infection with H pylori may play a role in hiperemesis gravidarum.

The management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy depends on the severity of the symptoms. Women often seek help from professionals and try numerous strategies to alleviate their symptoms, few of which suppress their symptoms to their satisfaction. Many complimentary medicines are perceived as being safe and natural , and many pregnant women choose to use these products of therapies during pregnancy. One of the potential product is ginger. Ginger is an effective treatment for nausea and motion sickness.

Algorithm for the suggested evaluation and management of women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates. This vitamin also necessary for the maintenance of glucose tolerance and normal cognitive function. It is an anti-emetic in some circumstances.

Nausea and vomiting, especially in pregnancy.

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