Vomiting In Pregnancy

Question 1

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Answer 1

Define: persistent nausea and sickness in the first trimester requiring hospital admission
Mx: Exclude electrolyte imbalance and anaemia, UTI, appendicitis,
- IV fluid NS
- Vitamin supplements including Thiamine
- Advice to eat small snacks and avoid spicy and fatty foods
- Psycological support
- Antiemetics