How Come I Have Morning Sickness?

If you are pregnant, you probably know that the term “morning sickness” is really a misnomer, since many pregnant women experience nausea at any time during the day (though usually more intensely during the morning hours).Nausea and vomiting have been shown to affect as many as three out of every four women, with symptoms usually starting around week 6 and ending around week 14 or 18; however, a few women do have symptoms through the end of their pregnancy. But, no matter how long the symptoms last, it is an unpleasant condition which should not be dismissed just because it is common or temporary.

While the causes of symptoms of nausea during pregnancy have not been definitively identified, they are likely related to physical, hormonal, and even psychological factors.This includes, of course, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - also known as the pregnancy hormone, nausea levels tend to match levels of hCG; in addition, increased estrogen can affect your system and especially explain the sensitivity to aromas that is common to pregnant women.

Some researchers believe that, for some women, feeling nauseated or throwing up is their natural response to stress, so it is normal for them to have morning sickness during pregnancy.There are many strategies you can use to try to get nausea relief; though they are not backed by hard science, they are practices which have been used by generations of women and do not involve medication.

One step is to eat frequently over the course of the day so that your stomach is never completely empty; for the mornings, keep crackers by your bed to nibble on right when you wake up.Stay laying down for a while, approximately half an hour, and then try getting out of bed - many women experience less nausea.In general, pregnant women will want to be slow and easy getting out of bed in the mornings.

Foods that are rich (fatty or fried), or spicy or acidic are often nausea and vomiting triggers; however, some studies show relief with high-protein foods (though women tend to crave high-carbohydrate ones) - so experiment.It is not recommended that you obligate yourself to eat anything which is causing you nausea, though this may mean having an unbalanced diet for a while.A good option, besides choosing bland foods, is to avoid eating foods while hot, since they give off stronger odors; instead, eat foods at room temperature or even cold.

Cold fizzy drinks, beverages made with real ginger (like ale or tea), and sports drinks are all good choices to help counteract vomiting and for overall good health; just be careful not to drink much with food so you don’t overfill your stomach.

You can also take steps like avoiding nausea triggers unrelated to food, like strong smells or motion (such as a car ride); you can also try using acupressure bands or even hypnosis for nausea relief.And if none of these or other non-medication strategies work for you, do not resign yourself to suffering in silence; have a discussion with your doctor about the possibility of using medication to relieve your nausea symptoms.

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