Nearly every pregnant woman experiences it. Aggravation of smell during pregnancy leads to a different sense of how it smells all around. Starting with certain foods and ending with body odor, too many smells can cause nausea and even anger, happiness or depression Depression .

It seems there is no mechanism that could be blamed for the fact that a pregnant woman becomes sensitive to certain smells. According to studies, the olfactory processes in pregnant women do not differ from those of non-pregnant women.

Yet, regardless of the science, certain smells cause pregnant women to run straight into the bathroom. This heightened sense of smell is mostly observed in women during the first trimester of pregnancy and may be accompanied by morning sickness or just cause discomfort in the stomach.

Because hormones are to blame, the physical cause heightened sense of smell may not have an explanation, despite the fact that pregnant women for centuries complained pronounced negative reaction to certain smells. Now that your body is changing, it is not surprising that the smells that were once enjoyable, now you are afraid.

What smells cause nausea?

What kinds of odors can cause nausea in pregnant women? Any other than the smell of pickles or ice cream, doctors say. Olfactory sensitivity during pregnancy is individual enough. Unfortunately, you can not predict what will make you gag reflex until the smell does not come up to your nostrils. However, many pregnant women mention certain smells as particularly annoying. It's the smell of beans, sauces, pasta, fish and eggs.

According to one study, more than 40% of pregnant women tested during the first trimester, expressed heightened sensitivity to odors such as the smell of cooking food, cigarette smoke, spoiled food and perfume. While there may be no scientific evidence that pregnant women have an increased sensitivity to odors, many expectant mothers experience suggests otherwise.

Some pregnant even mention the phantom smells when they can smell, although physically it does not exist. Fortunately, only 14% of pregnant women surveyed said the presence of phantom smells during the first trimester. However, the most frequently mentioned phantom smells reminded them of the smell of rot or faeces.

To appease all future mothers, it should be noted that the phantom odors are rare. In addition, you can do a lot to make your nose feel pleasant aromas.

How to cope with a keen sense of smell

No matter what the smell makes you uncomfortable, it is better to avoid it as much as possible sources. To be safe, try to avoid any strong smells, especially harsh chemical. One way to do this - ask someone to cook, as you will not morning sickness. So, if your stomach is calm, you will not run into the bathroom as soon as the smell of food reaches your nostrils.

Fish is vital to the health of the expectant mother, the doctors say. However, the sensitivity to the smell of fish can make it difficult to use. Try to replace the fish in polyunsaturated fatty acids in the form of supplements, you need to get it contains nutrients.

Another way to cope with the negative reaction to certain smells - is to replace some of the other products. For example, if you can not stand the smell of eggs, try to replace it with porridge (oatmeal). If you've eaten for lunch sandwiches Sandwiches. Pros and cons   tuna, fish, replace the chicken or turkey.

You can also use the air freshener with a pleasant smell to deal with those smells that you trouble. Just be sure freshener, in turn, causes your rejection.

When you feel that creeping nausea associated with certain smells, try to eat something salty, such as crackers or pretzels, to soothe the stomach. It may help if you eat several times a day in small portions, instead of three large ones. It will also help to stabilize the blood pressure, and your stomach is not empty - and these two things can cause morning sickness. You can also try to go when experiencing nausea, of course, first leaving the place where you come irritating odor.

If you can not avoid the unpleasant smell to you, you open the window, before preparing food, before the room was fresh air.

Of course, you should not be near anyone who smokes, or near strong chemicals. If a smoker you know, remind him that you are pregnant, or just move away. Most wash clothes using soap and water or powder, odorless, it will also help to get rid of odors, soak clothes.

Try to surround yourself with the smells that make you feel better. Mint, lemon, ginger, various herbs are likely to help ease your nausea.

Fortunately, this strange pregnancy will not last long. For most women, the olfactory sensitivity (and morning sickness) are terminated at the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy.

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