You wake up in the morning feeling queasy and nauseous. The odor of coffee brewing turns your stomach and the thought of cooking eggs makes you lose your appetite. These are signs of morning sickness. If you already know you’re pregnant then you are quickly becoming accustomed to dealing with morning sickness. If you haven’t been to the doctor yet or taken a pregnancy test, you may want to consider doing so especially if you’ve missed a monthly period or are late. Some women who experience irregular cycles of menstruation may not suspect pregnancy based solely on a late period.
Morning sickness appears in the first trimester of pregnancy and is usually gone by the beginning of the second trimester or fourth month. Morning sickness is normally characterized by nausea, vomiting and an aversion to certain smells. As a faithful coffee drinker, it was surprising to me how the smell of coffee made me sick through each of my pregnancies. The odor of fried foods also made me very nauseous. It may be triggered by an increase in hormones and/or low blood sugar. Morning sickness is common and lessens as the pregnancy progresses. Although it is referred to as morning sickness, this condition is not necessarily confined to morning. While it is true that morning sickness is typically more prevalent in the morning, it is thought this is because the stomach is empty upon awakening. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day or night.
Morning sickness is one of the minor annoyances of pregnancy. It can be helpful to eat smaller meals more often throughout the day rather than a few large meals. Eating bland foods such as crackers, jello and broth can help to counter the feeling of nausea. Ginger ale is also effective. It is also best to try and avoid any foods that may trigger morning sickness due to sensitivity to certain smells.
While morning sickness is an inconvenient side effect of pregnancy, it is normal and it passes quickly enough. Of course, it doesn’t seem that way when you’re waking up sick every morning. For some expectant mothers morning sickness can be particularly draining. If the nausea is quite severe or vomiting profusely, let your doctor know. He or she may prescribe medication to help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness. Take heart – morning sickness is temporary and you’ll soon be able to eat for two without feeling as if you’re out at sea.
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