How Long Does Morning Sickness Last?
I am in my first trimester, can you tell me how long does morning sickness last?
Ironically, morning sickness is usually a positive sign that the placenta is developing normally, but of course almost every expectant mother who experiences these symptoms looks at it as something negative. This of course is completely understandable, because morning sickness can bring about so much misery for pregnant women.
There are some theories that morning sickness is a defense mechanism against dangerous toxins that the expectant mother can ingest and it helps to protect the developing baby. These theories suggest that if a pregnant woman has not experienced any type of morning sickness that they are more likely to have a miscarriage or a baby born with birth defects. If you are pregnant and you have not experienced any morning sickness, please keep in mind that these are only theories and plenty of women have had healthy babies without experiencing any type of morning sickness.
What Causes Morning Sickness?
The nausea and vomiting that many women experience from morning sickness, usually begins after the first month of pregnancy. There are a number of reasons why this condition might occur such as; an increase in hormonal levels which can lead to nausea, the development of the placenta which is draining nutrients away from the mother, and a heightened sense of smell, which can also lead to nausea when smelling certain odors.
When Does Morning Sickness End?
It is generally thought that morning sickness ends around the 12th week of pregnancy. However, the condition can remain with some women throughout the pregnancy.
Helpful Tips For Dealing With Morning Sickness
While there are in fact medications that you can take to help you control your morning sickness, there are of course more natural ways to help control the condition. You will find some helpful tips included below:
- try to avoid drinking anything with your meals
- keep yourself well hydrated
- try eating something salty before consuming a meal, such as soda crackers
- try eating gingersnaps to help settle your stomach
- try not to expose yourself to odors that make you nauseous
- get regular amounts of exercise each day
- try not to skip meals
When Morning Sickness Is Not Normal
If you are experiencing excessive bouts of vomiting and are having trouble keeping down your meals, if you are feeling any type of unusual pain or experiencing a fever, or your morning sickness lasts well beyond 12 weeks, then you should make your primary caretaker aware of the situation.
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