Morning
Sickness
- Morning sickness is nausea and/or vomiting which occurs at any time of the day during pregnancy.
- It usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy and often ends around the 12th week.
- Morning sickness is a common discomfort during pregnancy.
- Many doctors believe morning sickness is good for both the mother and the baby. It protects the baby from food contamination and also helps prevent harmful chemicals from reaching the baby which could effect the baby’s development. This is why certain smells and certain foods cause nausea more than others.
- Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to have a miscarriage.
- Exercise can help reduce morning sickness. Ginger is also useful in reducing morning sickness, so drink ginger ale or eat ginger snaps.
- If your morning sickness is extremely bad and you are even losing weight, please see your doctor.
- For a list of other helpful tips to reduce the effects of morning sickness, please visit this site: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/morningsickness.html
Sources:
- http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_16045.asp
- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/960321372.html
- http://www3.doh.wa.gov/here/materials/PDFs/15_9Months_E07H.pdf
- Nathanielsz, Peter. The Prenatal Prescription. HarperCollins Publishers. New York, NY: 2001.
Disclaimer: This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any concerns you have.