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Article: ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION TO NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN PREGNANCY: LEMON AROMATHERAPY

Hamilelikte Bulantı Ve Kusmaya Alternatif Çözüm: Limon Aromaterapisi

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION TO NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN PREGNANCY: LEMON AROMATHERAPY

Nausea and vomiting, one of the most common complaints during pregnancy, affects 50% of pregnant women.
It affects 80%. Although this problem during pregnancy varies, it is generally
It begins between the first and second missed menstrual cycle and resolves at 14 to 22 weeks.
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and women's physical health and psycho-social performance
has a negative impact on Loss of workday, lack of energy, fatigue, irritability, loss of life
Lack of pleasure and unpreparedness for childbirth can cause serious stress in women. This in pregnancy
The condition is actually the result of a syndrome that cannot be called a disease. this type
These conditions are called pathophysiological disorders and the pathophysiology of pregnancy sickness
Because it is not well understood, many available treatments are prescribed only to reduce symptoms.
Depending on the symptoms experienced by the pregnant, this treatment depends on diet and lifestyle.
can range from changes to hospitalization. A database made in 2010
Vitamin B6 and vitamin B6 to relieve mild to moderate nausea
Antiemetic (anti-vomiting) drugs are used. Apart from that, non-pharmacological
acupressure (a relaxation method by applying pressure to the hands and feet)
was sorted. However, there is a significant confirmed effect of acupuncture use in pregnant women.
does not exist.
Due to concerns about drug side effects in early pregnancy, pregnant women nowadays
The tendency to use herbal products has increased. Limited and side effects of pharmacological methods
To prevent nausea during pregnancy and to make daily life as much as possible because it is anxiety-provoking.
"Aromatherapy" is very suitable and effective to continue it without any problems. 'herbal science
Aromatherapy, which is a branch of aromatherapy, uses essential oils to improve physical, emotional and psychological health.
It is the sum of the methods for its ingenious and controlled use.” Lemon essential oil
It is one of the most used vegetable oils during pregnancy. conducted with 100 pregnant participants in Iran.
One study explores the effects of aromatherapy on this problem. Participants vomit
6 to 16 weeks of age experiencing mild to moderate nausea with or without vomiting
they were pregnant. In addition, none of them were at risk of miscarriage, had no disease, and in the last 24 hours
He had not used any antiemetic (anti-vomiting) medication. of their nausea
A questionnaire designed for this topic, called PUQE-24, was used to score the severity of
they answered. Accordingly, those with scores ranging from 3 to 12, i.e. mild to moderate nausea and
Those who experienced vomiting were included in the study. The participants were the experimental group and the control group.
randomly divided into two. While the experimental group received aromatherapy with lemon essential oil, the control group
group inhaled the placebo. Most importantly, the participants were not told which group they belonged to.
Bottles containing 10 cc of lemon oil and almond oil as carrier oil were given to the experimental group.
In the control group, a mixture of carrot and almond oil was used to obtain the appearance of lemon oil.
given. Again, the participants were unaware of the contents of the containers.
Lifestyle changes proven to control nausea and vomiting in both groups
and nutritional recommendations. All participants should follow these recommendations and
two drops of volatile substances on the cotton given by the researchers when they feel nauseous.
Take 3 deep breaths by dripping oil and holding it 3 cm away from the nose, and if necessary 5
They were asked to repeat after a minute. Data collection continued for 10 months. in hand
The analyzes of the data obtained were found to be effective in nausea and vomiting in both the experimental and control groups.
showed a decrease. The extent of the reduction in the experimental group was much greater.
The researchers found that the reason for the decrease in the control group was about diet and lifestyle.
He says he has to stick to the recommendations. addicted to aromatherapy in both groups
No side effects were observed.
Fragrances can stimulate the human body to respond physically and psychologically. Aromatic
When substances are inhaled, the odor molecules they emit are transmitted through the receptor cells in the nose.
It stimulates by sending signals directly to the olfactory region of the brain.
This region is linked to other systems that control memory, emotion, hormones, sex, and heart rate.
is connected. The impulses caused by arousal are activated and the release of hormones
It causes physical and mental changes by creating effects such as calming or soothing on the person.
leads to In this study, this effect was achieved with lemon aromatherapy and the stomach-ache experienced during pregnancy.
showed that it can reduce nausea and vomiting without causing side effects. aromatherapy
Thanks to its holistic effects, while eliminating this ailment, it also contributes to the physical and psychological health of the person.
it's good. Because of all these, it can be applied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and
offers a safe alternative approach.


SOURCE
The Effect of Lemon Inhalation Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A
Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
PUQE-24: http://policyandorders.cw.bc.ca/resourcegallery/
Documents/BC%20Women%27s%20Hospital%20-
20%Fetal%20Maternal%20Newborn/WW.04.02.E%20BC%20Women%27s%20Motherisk%20
PUQE20%-
2024%20Scoring%20System%20for%20Severe%20Nausea%20%20Vomiting%20Pregnancy
20%(Hyperemesis)%20Record.pdf

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