Q&A

Often times, the nausea starts early in pregnancy, and for a lot of women it usually passes around around twenty weeks. Some experience nausea throughout their pregnancy.

Most women to feel nausea sometime between week 4 and 7, but this varies from person to person.

Fatigue is very common during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. This is caused by a lot of changes in in your body. You have high levels of progesterone, a faster metabolism resulting in higher energy needs, and lower blood pressure due to your body producing a higher volume of blood.

Avoid fatty, fried and spicy foods. If you get motion sickness easily, you can try avoiding lengthy trips in the car or by boat. Avoid strong coffee and black tea. Avoid sour fruits and vegetables. Avoid scents and smells that make you nauseous.

Throwing up is not dangerous for the fetus, it will get its nutition either way. It’s not dangerous for you either, but you should remember to keep adequately hydrated. If you’re vomiting frequently and starting to feel tired and dehydrated, you could be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, and should consult your healthcare provider.

With mild to moderate nausea, the baby usually get the nutrition needed. If you have severe nausea and vomiting prevents you from eating and drinking enough,, you need to seek treatment during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider.

If you are carrying a girl, there’s a slightly higher risk of having severe nausea (hyperemesis gravidarum). If you’re expecting twins or triplets there’s a higher risk of experiencing nausea in early pregnancy.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, leading to fatigue, dehydration and nutritional deficiency. This level of nausea can result in electrolyte imbalances, dehydration or acid-base imbalance. Hyperemesis gravidarum affects roughly 1% of pregnant women and usually requires medical care.