Vomiting and nausea are usually one of the first signs of pregnancy and usually begins sometime around the sixth week of pregnancy. It usually stops around the twelfth week of pregnancy and can occur at any time of the day.

Although morning sickness is generally not harmful to your baby or to you, if you cannot keep food down and experience excessive vomiting, you may have what’s known as hyperemesis gravidarum. This condition can, however, be harmful to your baby and to you if left untreated and is severe, as the result of an electronic imbalance and the possible lack of meaningful nutrients. The single most important thing is for you to inform your health care provider when these symptoms appear and discuss possible options for treatment.

Over half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Morning sickness is defined as the nauseated feeling you get during pregnancy. Morning sickness is usually accompanied with some vomiting. The nausea is often a result of the increased level of hormones in your body. Many health care providers agree that morning sickness is a good sign because it means the placenta is developing well.

There are a number of things you can try to help alleviate your symptoms which include: Eat small meals often; Drink fluids 1/2 hour before or after a meals; Avoid dehydration by drinking small amounts of liquids during the day; Approximately 15 minutes before getting up in the morning, eat soda crackers; Avoid smells and foods that increase nausea; Ask someone else to cook for you and turn on fans or open the windows if the odor bothers you; Take a nap during the day and generally get a lot of rest; Avoid warm places; Sniff ginger or lemons, eat watermelon, or drink lemonade to help relieve nausea; Eat salty potato chips; Exercise; Do not lie down after eating; Don’t skip meals, Don’t drink fluids with meals, and; Don’t eat or cook spicy foods.

The condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition which is characterized by weight loss, vomiting, nausea, and sometimes electrolyte disturbance. Mild cases are usually treated with dietary measures, antacids, and rest. Severe cases often require a hospital stay so that the mother can receive nutrition and fluid through an intravenous line. Never take any medications to solve this problem without consulting your health care provider first.

You need to contact your health care provider if you experience certain conditions including: Excessive vomiting and nausea that prevents you from holding any food down; Vomiting that is accompanied by fever or pain, and; Vomiting and nausea that persists well into the second trimester.

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