Hi doctor. I am 5.5 months pregnant. This excessive saliva generation problem is there for me for last 3 months. I use cup to split every minute. This happens even during sleep but it is less compared to day time.Please suggest me a solution to stop this excessive saliva generation.
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Ptyalism is the name for the condition that causes excessive saliva during pregnancy.  In some women, the saliva is caused by hormones, while in others, it is due to chronic nausea.  In either case, it will get better after you have the baby, but here are a few things you can try in the meantime:Small, frequent snacks, especially Chat Doctor. Eating ginger (in the form of candies, tea, or sucking on fresh ginger) also soothes the stomach and may help you swallow your saliva.  Chewing gum can also help you swallow your saliva rather than spitting it out. Vitamin B6, in combination with an antihistamine called dopamine succinate (both can be purchased over the counter and are safe during pregnancy) can help treat nausea as well as help