Kindly suggest good medicines for pregnancy symptoms for my six weeks pregnant wife.

Question

Hello doctor,

My wife is 43 days pregnant. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we could not take her to the hospital for the initial scan and check-up. We are planning to go in ten days. She has nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach fullness, and discomfort. I request you to prescribe some good medicines to make her feel better.

Answer 1

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First of all, congratulations. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Folic acid 400 mcg once daily to increase the mother's hemoglobin and prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Vomiting and gastric disturbances are common symptoms during the first trimester due to increased pregnancy hormones. To control vomiting, I suggest the following;

1.Avoid fried, oily, and spicy food.

2. Avoid sleeping on the back and rest on the side with a high head to prevent heartburn and acid reflux.

3. Consume dry toast, cracker, or bread even before drinking water or brushing teeth in the morning.

4. If vomiting does not subside, I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Doxinate Plus (Doxylamine, Vitamin B6, and Folic acid) twice daily.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Answer 2

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It can be taken either way, but better to take it 30 minutes before food.

Regards.

Answer 3

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The amount of X-rays or radiation from being in a room in a single exposure is very negligible. Radiation of 1000 millirad from the chest X-rays causes any lethal effects on the growing fetus.

Do not worry, there is mild to no chance of it harming the pregnancy. But do take care in future that she is not exposed to X-rays. You need not take any further treatment or precautions for this.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Answer 4

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Cypon syrup (appetite stimulant) is not approved in pregnancy. It is better to stimulate appetite naturally. Ask her to follow the below steps;

1) Consume smaller meals at regular intervals.

2) Consume more fruits, nuts, and juice.

3) Consume foods that the patient craves for. Reduced appetite is a common symptom of pregnancy.

4) Consume soups and bland foods.

5) Reduce fried items to stimulate the appetite.

6) Drink ginger tea.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.