During pregnancy, morning sickness is very prevalent. Nausea, vomiting, and aversion to particular meals are common symptoms. Morning sickness can strike at any time of day, despite its name.

If you're pregnant, you might be wondering when the worst of your morning sickness will be over. Different people will have different experiences, but there are certain basic times when morning sickness will be at its worst.

When does morning sickness peak?

Morning sickness is unpleasant, but it is not harmful in most cases. It usually goes away after the first trimester in most pregnant women.
It usually starts around week 6 and lasts until the third or fourth month of pregnancy. Morning sickness peaks at different times for different people, but it usually happens around week 9.

Some recent studies have attempted to determine when nausea and vomiting often begin during pregnancy. Trusted Source conducted research in 2021 that looked at the anecdotal evidence of 256 women and discovered that it may begin sooner than previously considered. This might correspond to certain developmental phases.

What does morning sickness feel like?

The most prevalent symptom of morning sickness is nausea. Vomiting is also a possibility for certain persons. You could find that your nausea becomes worse when you smell certain things or consume specific meals. Everyone's individual sickening food and odor is distinct.

Nausea and vomiting may be slightly worse and more frequent during the height of morning sickness. It should, however, be kept to a minimum. During the peak of morning sickness, many people discover that they need to rest.

Are there any complications from morning sickness?

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of morning sickness that occurs during pregnancy and causes severe nausea and vomiting. It's an uncommon condition that affects roughly 0.3 to 3% of pregnancies, and the specific reason is unknown.

HG is not the same as the mild symptoms associated with morning sickness. Instead, it's distinguished by:

•    sickness that won't go away
•    severe vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea
•    severe dehydration due to vomiting

Vomiting causes you to lose more than 10 pounds, or 5% of your body weight.

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HG can cause dehydration and low weight growth during pregnancy if left untreated. These variables can cause major injury, development difficulties, or even death of the fetus, in addition to adversely influencing a person's quality of life.

HG frequently lasts longer than the first trimester. By the fifth month of pregnancy, it may be gone. It can last the entire pregnancy for some women.
If you're vomiting several times a day and can't eat or drink anything without feeling nauseous, see your doctor.

What can I do to prevent or minimize morning sickness?

Although there is no way to prevent morning sickness, there are strategies to manage the symptoms.

A vitamin B6 supplement, antihistamine, or anti-nausea drug may be recommended by your doctor. Before taking any vitamin, herb, or drug, always consult your doctor. Certain chemicals may be harmful to your child.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends the measures and lifestyle adjustments below to help reduce nausea.

Do’s

•    Make sure you drink lots of water.
•    Take frequent naps and rests.
•    To get rid of irritating odors, air out your house and office.

•    Throughout the day, eat modest meals or just snacks.

•    Ginger ale or ginger tea are both good options.

•    Instead of taking vitamins during the day, take them at night.

•    Take care of your teeth, as vomiting can lead to problems with your teeth.

Don’ts

•    Eat only mildly spicy dishes.
•    Don't consume a lot of food at once.
•    Limit your intake of fatty or oily meals.

•    Drinking a lot of water or fluids with meals isn't a good idea.

•    After you've eaten, don't lie down.

•    Cooking spicy or strong-smelling dishes for yourself or others is not a good idea.

What foods are best during pregnancy?

It might help to remember that morning sickness normally disappears around the third or fourth month.
When you're dealing with morning sickness, it might be tough to consume nutrient-dense meals but try to stick to an eating plan that includes plenty of veggies and protein. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy fats like avocado and eggs.
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