What causes bitter mouth in early pregnancy?

A woman's body will undergo great changes during pregnancy. First of all, the hormones in the body will undergo great changes, so it will lead to some early pregnancy reactions. However, many women always feel a bitter taste in their mouths in the early stages of pregnancy, which is very uncomfortable. No matter what they eat, they don’t have much appetite. This always makes people worry and fear that there is something wrong with their body. Let’s take a look at why there is a bitter taste in the mouth in the early stages of pregnancy.

What causes bitter mouth in early pregnancy?

A bitter taste in the mouth after pregnancy is a normal reaction to pregnancy. Generally, this symptom disappears after the early pregnancy. This is because the hormones in your body increase, affecting your gastric secretions, so everything you eat has no taste and even tastes different. Expectant mothers with internal heat should pay attention to drinking more water to regulate body temperature and eating more fruits to cool down; they should also keep a good mood, not be anxious or irritable, to prevent internal heat from occurring.

In addition, Chinese medicine believes that dry mouth and bitter taste in the mouth are caused by stomach fire and liver and gallbladder fire, which is commonly known as angry. The food should be simple and light. You can usually eat eight-treasure porridge, lotus seed porridge, lotus seed and white fungus porridge, lotus seed heart tea, rose tea, and hawthorn tea. If you have severe bitter taste in the mouth, you can eat more lotus seed heart and bitter gourd.

So how to deal with bitter mouth during pregnancy?

1. Maintain oral hygiene. Brush your teeth frequently, at least twice a day; rinse your mouth frequently, especially immediately after eating, to reduce bacterial growth.

2. Improve immunity, exercise appropriately, get enough rest, and avoid overwork.

3. Eat more vegetables, fruits and avoid spicy foods.

4. Those with severe poor oral hygiene can have their teeth cleaned during the second trimester of pregnancy.

5. Taking vitamin C in moderation can relieve the symptoms of bitter mouth.

6. When you are pregnant, you may have a bitter taste in your mouth and no appetite. Chinese medicine says that this is caused by stomach fire. First, drink more water. Second, eat more light foods such as fruits.

After pregnancy, you can take a walk every morning after getting up or after meals. The walking time and distance can be adjusted according to your feeling, so as not to feel tired. Don't walk too fast, but slowly to avoid excessive vibration or fatigue to the body. Pay special attention to it in the early stages of pregnancy. You can also do radio body exercises, but don't get too tired every time. Just a little sweat is enough. The movements should be light and gentle, and the amount of exercise should not make you tired.

The above is an introduction to why there is a bitter taste in the mouth in early pregnancy. When encountering such a situation, you must understand the cause and then make timely adjustments. In addition, you must pay attention to nutritional balance in your diet during pregnancy, and go to the hospital regularly for prenatal check-ups. When you feel unwell, remember not to take medicine blindly, because some medicines will affect the fetus.