In this obstetrics series, we explore Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP): its causes, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.

🤰 Understand the pathophysiology – linked to rising hCG and estrogen levels, affecting the central vomiting center.
⚠️ Learn about key risk factors – multiple pregnancies, history of motion sickness or migraines, and previous NVP or hyperemesis gravidarum.
🤢 Recognize common symptoms – morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss in severe cases.
🩺 Discover essential diagnostic tools – clinical history, urinalysis for ketones, electrolytes, and assessment for hyperemesis gravidarum.
💊 Review management options – dietary modifications, antiemetics (e.g., cyclizine, ondansetron), IV fluids, and hospital admission for severe cases.
🚨 Understand complications – dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, Wernicke’s encephalopathy (rare), and fetal growth concerns.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to understand nausea and vomiting in pregnancy better! 🎙️✨ #PregnancyNausea #MorningSickness #Hyperemesis #MaternalHealth #MedicalPodcast