Hi Bobo,
Thanks for your question, and for finding EmpowHER. Increased saliva production is a known (and unfortunate) side effect of pregnancy. As if the nausea wasn't enough, right? I don't believe there is a way to cut the production of saliva, (according to doctors) it's just a part of the hormones, most likely. Have you tried peppermint, ginger, or some non-menthol drops to suck on, using a minty mouthwash, chewing gum, or using good tasting toothpaste when brushing? Check out the pregnancy page (https://www.empowher.com/search/google?cx=007544384767083790728%3A2otat3sg2a8&cof=FORID%3A9&query=pregnancy&op=GO&form_build_id=form-8ce0e9891ced4ffb1c299a994c0b55a2&form_token=0b4edd3806fb377a30f335fbad85f927&form_id=google_cse_results_searchbox_form) for more fun information and ways to deal with all the crazy symptoms. Congratulations and good luck!
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Hi Bobo,
August 11, 2010 - 10:34amThanks for your question, and for finding EmpowHER. Increased saliva production is a known (and unfortunate) side effect of pregnancy. As if the nausea wasn't enough, right? I don't believe there is a way to cut the production of saliva, (according to doctors) it's just a part of the hormones, most likely. Have you tried peppermint, ginger, or some non-menthol drops to suck on, using a minty mouthwash, chewing gum, or using good tasting toothpaste when brushing? Check out the pregnancy page (https://www.empowher.com/search/google?cx=007544384767083790728%3A2otat3sg2a8&cof=FORID%3A9&query=pregnancy&op=GO&form_build_id=form-8ce0e9891ced4ffb1c299a994c0b55a2&form_token=0b4edd3806fb377a30f335fbad85f927&form_id=google_cse_results_searchbox_form) for more fun information and ways to deal with all the crazy symptoms. Congratulations and good luck!
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