Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy – Diagnosis and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • What is meant by nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and by hyperemesis gravidarum
• Causes
  • The associated factors and prevalence of the condition
• Management
  • How to manage nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn how to:

• Reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
• Reduce time off work and other lifestyle disruptions caused by symptoms.
• Seek specialist advice or admit the woman to hospital if required.
• Prevent complications.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered