Signs of pregnancy toxicity in the first 3 months of pregnancy

The article is professionally consulted by an Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital

Toxicosis in the first 3 months of pregnancy is a pathology. If not treated early, this condition will affect the health of both the mother and the fetus.

Morning sickness is a common sign that a woman is pregnant. Pregnant women will experience symptoms such as increased salivation, nausea...
But when these symptoms become more severe, affecting the daily life and health of the mother and fetus, it is called an infection. severe pregnancy toxicity (severe vomiting).
Usually, the symptoms of toxemia of pregnancy go away by the third month of pregnancy. But if not detected and treated promptly, it can be dangerous for both mother and child.
Pregnancy poisoning not only makes pregnant women tired, irritable ... causing complications such as seizures, coma, miscarriage, premature birth. It also affects the health and development of the fetus: premature birth, fetal failure or even stillbirth. After birth, children will be malnourished, low weight, slow in growth.
Symptoms of pregnancy toxicity are different for each woman. But for the most part, pregnant women will experience symptoms such as:
Dizziness, fatigue Dizziness, dizziness Nausea and vomiting Pregnancy toxicity is classified into 2 types:
Mild vomiting with symptoms: Pale mouth, discomfort and want to eat certain foods, fear of rice, cravings for sourness or any other unusual foods. Severe vomiting disease: Phase of vomiting and exhaustion - Metabolic disorders - Neurological abnormalities.

Vomiting is a symptom of morning sickness. However, if vomiting is accompanied by other symptoms, can a pregnant woman be identified with pregnancy toxicity? The signs could be:

Usually edema often occurs in the last 3 months of pregnancy due to the growing size of the fetus, leading to venous compression.
However, edema caused by pregnancy toxicity in the first 3 months of pregnancy has signs and symptoms such as: Usually starting from low to high, from legs to face, or whole body. Pregnant women will see indentations of the fingers, when pressing on the ankles.
Rapid weight gain is also an unusual sign in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Therefore, when pregnant women should also note that if the body shows signs of rapid weight gain, about 500 grams/week, it is also necessary to see a doctor for treatment.

High blood pressure is also a common symptom of pregnant women with gestational toxicity. For mothers who have never had their blood pressure measured, hypertension is defined as an increase in blood pressure to 140/90 mmHg.

Urine test is one of the methods of diagnosing toxemia in pregnancy. If the results show that the protein concentration is high, exceeding 0.3g/l, the pregnant woman should be monitored and treated immediately.
In addition to the above symptoms, pregnant women should also note a few abnormal signs: anemia, light heart beat, shortness of breath, blurred vision due to retinal edema.

Generally, the following subjects are at risk of pregnancy toxicity:
Pregnant women with high blood pressure History of heart disease, obesity Pregnancy with twins or multiples Gestational diabetes

Treatment of toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy depends on the severity of the disease. Pregnant women experiencing the above symptoms need to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and treatment of the disease will reduce the risk of unfortunate complications for both mother and fetus.
If the pregnant woman has mild pregnancy toxicity, the doctor will prescribe some drugs to prevent high blood pressure. Using the drug in combination with a change in diet will help treat the symptoms of the disease such as eating light, not greasy and having to get enough rest. The position of the mother lying down will also affect the fetus. Mothers note that when sleeping, you need to lie on your left side to avoid affecting the nutritional supply process for the fetus. If the pregnant woman has severe pregnancy poisoning, hospitalization is a method to help the mother treat the disease. In case the pregnant woman is poisoned to the extent that she cannot keep the baby, then the mother will be forced to abort the pregnancy or give birth prematurely so as not to affect her life. It is important in the management of pregnancy toxicity that early detection and timely counseling through regular antenatal visits during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Vinmec's maternity program is designed by a team of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists, fully meeting the needs of examination, ultrasound, consultation, monitoring and comprehensive pregnancy management, helping to detect pregnancy. early abnormalities, ensuring the safety of mother and baby during pregnancy.