Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
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Nausea, Pregnancy, Vomiting, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)Abstract
The research comprehends the link between psychological illness and hyperemesis during pregnancy the consequences characterized by Vomiting and Nausea during pregnancy in addition to the Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) were the subject of a qualitative literature review. The findings of a thorough search across many databases were evaluated and synthesized. Regarding the consequences on mental health, four primary themes and two subthemes emerged. The key themes were feeling alone in society, being unable to care for oneself and others or changing roles, experiencing detrimental psychological effects (self-loss, remorse, worry, and despair), and having thoughts of ending one's life by suicide. Loss of income or work as well as modifications to family plans was the subthemes. It is necessary to switch to a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach to treating HG. By enabling women to voice their sentiments and validating them, health providers can support them. Referrals to a prenatal, it can be necessary to refer someone to a peer support network or a mental health team.
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