If you have been a victim of early morning sickness or wondering how early can morning sickness start? This article is all you need to know.
Morning sickness is mainly seen in pregnant women. It usually starts in the first 4 months of pregnancy.
The first step in treating your early morning sickness is determining the cause of your nausea. Pregnant women are more likely to experience nausea during the first trimester due to hormonal changes.
If you have a stomach bug or food poisoning, your nausea will usually come on suddenly and be accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea.
What is morning sickness?
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy. It’s generally defined as nausea or vomiting that occurs in the morning or early in the day, typically between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. The exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, but it may be related to changing hormone levels or to an increased sensitivity to odors.
Some women experience symptoms for only a few weeks during their pregnancy, while others experience them for most of their pregnancies. Morning sickness usually goes away after about 12 weeks, but it can continue until the baby is born.
When you are pregnant, morning sickness is a common symptom that can cause discomfort and make you feel rather uncomfortable.
When to see a doctor
As a pregnant woman, you have to see your doctor whenever you notice some changes in your body. Some of the changes include
- You are unable to stand up(Dizziness)
- Production of low urine
- Irregular heartbeats
Causes
As stated earlier, the causes of the so-called morning sickness are unknown. But it may be related to changing hormone levels or to an increased sensitivity to odors.
If you have a hangover or an allergic reaction, your symptoms will usually come on gradually over time and may include hives and difficulty breathing.
Risk factors
One of the risk factors for early morning sickness is
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Multiple pregnancies
What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a severe form of morning sickness where you vomit for more than 6 hours a day. It affects around 1 in 500 pregnant women and is the most severe form of morning sickness. Hyperemesis gravidarum is likely to occur in people mostly
- People who have had the same hyperemesis gravidarum before
- Hereditary that is (family history).
Prevention
They haven’t proven any prevention to early morning treatment yet. But there are some home remedies that can help you stay healthy and energized during your pregnancy. Some of these remedies are very easy to prepare and take.
The home remedies are:
- Being on a diet
- Drinking lots of water
- Taking vitamin supplements
- Taking prenatal vitamins
- Getting enough sleep
- Exercising at least 30 minutes per day.
Conclusion
If you are a pregnant woman or a person who has been experiencing early morning sickness for a long now, I hope this content fits what you are or have looked for.
Note: If you are pregnant, make sure that you drink plenty of fluids because dehydration can worsen your symptoms.
