Nausea During Pregnancy
Morning Sickness

Oh my God, why do I feel so bad with this terrible nausea during pregnancy, and even worse, vomiting? My pregnancy is the most beautiful thing that has happened to me, but it seems that I have to suffer to get what I want most in my life, ”my baby”.

That's right; you will have the most beautiful thing that ever happened in your life. I assure you that your baby is worth the price for these discomforts of pregnancy, and there will be more during the next nine months. You will have many changes also that you had not felt before. Your baby is worth more than any discomfort, and you know that. Therefore, what remains is to learn to live with these symptoms and try to minimize them, as much as possible. Do not feel guilty about treating these symptoms.

Why are there such nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?
How long will morning sickness last?
How can I avoid having more nausea and vomiting?
Is it dangerous nausea and too much vomiting?

Why are there such nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

Normally nausea during pregnancy comes during mornings and is commonly called “morning sickness”, but it may come at any time of the day.

How long will morning sickness last?

Most women have nausea during pregnancy till the end of the third month of pregnancy, although up to 20% of women continue to have these symptoms throughout the whole pregnancy.

How can I avoid having more nausea and vomiting?

• Put close to your bed some dry food, for example: cookies, cereal, or toast, and before getting out of bed in the morning, eat some of this food.
• Eat small meals more often. Waiting too long between meals can lead to more nausea.
• Drink liquids between meals to avoid feeling too full.
• If you feel nausea between meals, drink small amounts of juice or carbonated beverages.
• Avoid greasy foods. They will definitely cause nausea during pregnancy. These include butter, mayonnaise, cupcakes, chips, salad, bacon, and fried foods.

• Avoid strong odors. For example: a friend of mine told me that when she was pregnant, she had to take her dog to the vet. The smell of the dog inside her car was so terrible that she could not stand it and she started vomiting.
• Don't brush your teeth immediately after eating because this can cause vomiting.
• Try to keep an open window in the room where you sleep, if possible, in order to have fresh air. This helps your breath, preventing nausea and vomiting.

If your discomfort with nausea during pregnancy is much higher, I recommend you to ask your doctor in order to prescribe you some medicine. Personally I prefer to avoid the nausea with natural remedies, but doctors are another option when the discomfort is really severe.

Is it dangerous nausea and too much vomiting?

In most cases nausea and vomiting aren’t harmful for you and your baby. However, keep an eye on the severity of vomiting.

Do not take anti-sickness tablets unless your doctor has prescribed them for you.

See also the following early pregnancy symptoms:

Irregular Menstruation | Heartburn | fatigue-during-pregnancy | Frequent Urination | Breast Tenderness | Missed Period | Cramping | Constipation