Don’t worry too much. Excess saliva during pregnancy is normal to have when you’re pregnant and it won’t badly affect your baby. But it can affect the quality of your life depending how much saliva you have.
Causes of excess saliva
👄Excessive salivation
Usually your salivary glands produce about 1 ½ quarts of saliva a day but it’s not evident since you constantly swallow unconsciously.😃 However, if you suddenly notice you have a lot more saliva in your mouth, you are producing more or swallowing less, either of these two cases.🙂
👄Nausea
During the first few months, you’re likely to experience morning sickness and nausea.🤢 Sometimes, when you’re nauseated, you produce more saliva than usual so you need to spit some out.
When to expect excess saliva
👄Hormonal changes
The real reason why you have excessive saliva in early pregnancy is unknown.🤷 Hormonal changes during pregnancy might be one of the contributing factors.🙂
👄Nausea
Feeling nauseous makes you swallow less, leading to saliva build up in your mouth. If you experience a severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum, immense saliva production is much more common.🤢
👄Heartburn
Heartburn causes irritation to the esophagus, stimulating your salivary glands to neutralize the tsunami acid in your stomach by producing more saliva.🤢 This phenomenon is also common when you vomit.🤮
👄Irritants
Certain irritants such as smoke, oral infections, tooth decay🦷, or exposure to toxins can make you produce an excessive amount of saliva. Consult with doctors for these medical conditions.👩⚕️