Prevention of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women with administration of lemon slices

Authors

  • Jésica Palenzuela Díaz Diplomada en Enfermería. Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Parla (Madrid).
  • Natalia Mudarra García Doctora en Cuidados en Salud. Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Parla (Madrid).
  • Paula Peinado Montellano Diplomada en Enfermería. Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Parla (Madrid).
  • José Martín González Diplomado en Enfermería. Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Parla (Madrid).
  • Margarita Villalba Cano TCAE. Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina, Parla (Madrid).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60108/ce.211

Keywords:

gestational diabetes; pregnancy in diabetics; pregnancy.

Abstract

Introduction. Gestational diabetes is diagnosed by screening tests. One of the tests performed is oral glucose overload, which causes side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Objective. The main objectives of this study were to analyze the frequency of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women who suck lemon after taking 100 grams of glucose compared to those who do not take it.

Methodology. This study evaluates 80 patients through an unblinded randomized clinical trial, comparing patients who have sucked lemon after ingesting 100 grams of glucose against those who have not received it.

Results. Statistically significant results were found, between having vomiting during the oral glucose overload test (0.006) and between having nausea during the oral glucose overload test (0.001).

Conclusions. The patients who suck lemon slices after taking 100 grams of glucose, do not report nausea or vomiting compared to those who do not suck lemon.

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Published

2022-11-03

How to Cite

Palenzuela Díaz, J., Mudarra García, N., Peinado Montellano, P., Martín González, J., & Villalba Cano, M. (2022). Prevention of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women with administration of lemon slices. Conocimiento Enfermero, 5(18), 05–09. https://doi.org/10.60108/ce.211