Gastrointestinal infection during pregnancy

How does a gastrointestinal infection manifest itself during pregnancy?

The symptoms of a Gastrointestinal-Infections during pregnancy are no different than in non-pregnant people. It usually starts with abdominal pain, followed by vomiting, or at least severe vomiting nausea. This also results in diarrhea, which can be watery. Gastrointestinal infections usually disappear as quickly as they came. Depending on the pathogen, it can take up to two weeks until you are completely fit again.

A consolation for all expectant mothers, the baby usually does not notice the gastroenteritis because it is in its amniotic sac is well protected and the disease is limited to the mother's digestive tract is. It rarely happens that premature labor is triggered by stomach cramps in advanced pregnancy.

Depending on what triggers the infection, the symptoms vary slightly:

• Noroviruses are transmitted through the stool or vomit of infected people. Infection usually occurs via a smear infection in facilities where many people come together, such as kindergartens, schools or retirement homes.
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• Rotaviruses have similar ways of spreading; the viruses can also remain infectious for several days and lead to infection via infected surfaces, such as door handles.
• At Campylobacter These are bacteria that are mainly transmitted via contaminated food such as eggs or meat, especially poultry.


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• Salmonella are also bacteria that can mainly be found in raw eggs or mayonnaise. The problem is that these bacteria can multiply in contaminated food at higher temperatures.

These home remedies help during pregnancy:

• Family members who are infected should isolate themselves if possible, and these people should not be responsible for preparing food while they are sick.
• Wash your hands - You can't say it often enough, but a lot of things get through your hands Germs in the face in the eyes or the mouth.
• If possible, you should use a separate bathroom or toilet or use a disinfectant spray after use. It is also important to have your own towels, which should actually be a given. The towels must then be washed at 60 °C.
• During pregnancy it is necessary to avoid raw meat, eggs or mayonnaise, because germs lurk here!
• Bed rest is particularly important if you are sick during pregnancy because... Body has even more work than usual. Don't forget to drink, because it is necessary that the baby is also well looked after. Still water is best tea, preferably sweetened. A chicken soup or vegetable broth compensates for the loss of salts and minerals.
• When your appetite returns, you can start eating again. However, it makes sense to avoid spicy or fatty foods and instead focus on easily digestible foods.

Should vomiting and/or Diarrhea If it lasts more than two days, you should definitely see a doctor because there is a risk of dehydration, which can also have consequences for the unborn child. Tell the doctor that you are pregnant and that you are worried about your unborn child. The treating doctor will, if necessary Medication prescribe that are suitable for pregnant women.