Medical care

The first points of contact are usually your gynecologist and midwives. They can assess your symptoms, advise you, and, if necessary, suggest further examinations or treatment options. Early support provides reassurance.

Help hotline "Pregnant women in distress"

The "Pregnant Women in Need" helpline is a nationwide, free counseling service for pregnant women in stressful situations. It is anonymous, available around the clock, and offers confidential support and guidance on further assistance options. Those seeking advice can speak to qualified counselors anonymously and in many languages by calling +49 800 40 400 20, as well as via chat and email. The counseling is confidential, accessible, and helps people sort through their options and find suitable offers of assistance.

In cases of severe nausea, the first step is usually to treat the symptoms on an outpatient basis – for example, through close monitoring, appropriate medication, and support in everyday life. If this is not sufficient and severe fluid or nutrient deficiency occurs, infusions may be necessary. In such cases, inpatient treatment in a hospital is also advisable in order to stabilize the body and alleviate the symptoms in a targeted manner.

Hospitalization for severe nausea usually occurs in cases of hyperemesis gravidarum. Initially, IV fluids are administered to replenish fluids, electrolytes, and, if necessary, nutrients. In addition, individually tailored medication is used.

Doctors and nursing staff closely monitor the patient's condition, including circulation, weight, and laboratory values. The length of the stay is often manageable and usually lasts a few days until stabilization is achieved and further treatment can be continued on an outpatient basis.

After discharge from the hospital, treatment is usually continued on an outpatient basis. The attending gynecologist or midwife takes over further care and adjusts the therapy as needed. Follow-up checks are often scheduled to monitor weight, fluid status, and general condition.

Medication in adjusted doses is usually continued for stabilization. In addition, nutrition, adequate fluid intake, and rest play an important role. Some patients also receive temporary outpatient infusions or additional support from midwives or specialized counseling services.

The aim of further treatment is to prevent relapses, provide reassurance, and enable patients to gradually cope better with everyday life again.