morning sickness?

Question

does everyone get it? how bad is it? how long does it last?

Answer 1

The majority of women do experience some degree of morning sickness, whether it's some vomiting at some point in pregnancy, or some mild queasiness. But, about 30 percent of women don't have any morning sickness at all, according to the statistics I've seen.

Morning sickness really runs the gamut. Some women have severe morning sickness, can't keep anything down, feel horrible, and need to be put on medication to keep it manageable. Other women get a bit queasy. Typically it hits sometime during the first trimester, around week 6 or 7, and (again, typically) subsides by around week 11. ....and some women only experience it for a couple of weeks....and some women (thankfully, not many) experience it throughout their entire pregnancy (often in varying degrees). When you DO have it, it can be something that hits you once every couple of days, bam, you throw up and you're over it, or it can be ever-present.

In other words, I'm sorry to say: your mileage may vary! It really differs, and is not only different for different women, but, the same woman can have drastically different experiences with morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms from pregnancy to pregnancy.

One of my closest friends is around 15 weeks with twins, and has never had a moment of queasiness. Another friend of mine didn't have any morning sickness with her pregnancy. My very best friend had on and off bouts of nausea and vomiting from about week 6 until probably about week 15. For me, during my twin pregnancy, I never got really really sick but I was constantly and unrelentingly queasy for several weeks. (The term "morning sickness" is a misnomer, as it can occur at any time of day....or ALL day.)

There are different ways to handle morning sickness -- the best and most consistent advice is to never let your stomach get completely empty. Keep something like saltines by your bed and nibble on a few before you get up. Eat small amounts more frequently, and avoid big meals. Of course, that won't stop morning sickness if you're going to get it, but it does generally help. If you have trouble keeping food down for a while don't worry about its effects on your baby -- but if you have severe morning sickness for an extended period you should talk to your doctor about medication (there is some medication pregnant women do/can use to combat morning sickness). Some people find motion sickness bands work (they're worn on the wrist, over the applicable pressure point), some find ginger works....it's pretty individual.

Also, some people say "morning sickness is a sign of a healthy pregnancy" -- that's an old wives tale. It's not a sign of an unhealthy pregnancy or anything, but it doesn't mean it's healthy either -- it's pretty much of no consequent in that regard. And not having morning sickness in NO way means that your hormone levels aren't high enough or that there's anything wrong. Frankly, it just means you're lucky. ;)

I hope you never get morning sickness...and, if you do, that's it's mild and short-lived!

Answer 2

Most women will get morning sickness and only a few lucky ones will go through the pregnancy without any.

How bad is it? Well, that depends on a woman and each can experience it differently. Some can vomit every morning, some vomit all day, some don't vomit but have severe nausea (which makes you wish that you vomit).

The term morning sickness doesn't mean that you will feel sick only in the morning. A good portion of women, the "morning sickness" lasts all day, from morning to the time you go to bed (and repeat this for two months straight)!!!

The morning sickness is usually associated withe the first trimester and a person usualy starts to feel better around weeks 12 to 16. Only a few and rare ones will start to get the morning sickness in their second trimester and for the few unlucky ones, the morning sicknes will last through out the entire pregnancy.

While no one knows for sure why the morning sickness ocures, there are many speculations that it is based on the elevated hormon leves, which will only continue to rise through out the pregnancy. Other theory is that your body needs to get adjusted to another human being growing inside of you.

The truth is, being pregnant is one of the most beutiful things nature could have created, giving life that after the pregnancy is done, you forget about all the little woes....

Answer 3

Had it with 1 pregnancy, would throw up in the car. Never had it with the other 3. Some women have all sorts of pregnancy symptoms and some have none. I have heard that it can be very mild or very severe. It can last for a very short time or for months. If you do have it, just make sure you are eating everyday because baby needs the nutrition and you don't want to get sick or dehydrated.

Answer 4

It is very common during the first three months. When you wake up rise slowly sit on side of bed and eat some soda crackers(saltines) these will help. I carried crackers around to nibble on. Lol As for how long it last everyone is different but consider 5 months as a base line. If you are really have a problem with it ask your Doctor as their advise is much better than here. I wish you a happy healthy babe.

Answer 5

Some women don't get morning sickness - and I envy them! :P
My morning sickness was really an all-day sickness that would hit me at random times - it lasted until I was about 19 weeks along. Some women it lasts through the whole pregnancy - it all just depends on the person.
My doctor recommended half of a unisom tablet with my prenatal vitamin before bed - worked miracles.
Good luck!!

Answer 6

not all women get it and all pregnancies may different each time around, for example, I've been pregnant three times, with my first I started having morning sicknes around six weeks and it wasn't only in the morning, it was all day at various times of the day and night, with my third I also had morning sickness just as badly as the first but I didn't start having it until eight weeks. My second, I had no morning sickness at all and also no uncomfortablness or pain anywhere....it was great and everything went along smooth with no complications, unlike my first and third times, but unfortunately I misscarried that baby five months into the pregnancy.

Answer 7

Not everybody gets morning sickness. Believe me I was so jelous of a girl at work because she had none at all and I was sick for months. But the truth of the matter is it really depends on your body. Some people may even have morning sickness for one pregnancy but not the other. As soon as you wake up try eating some saltines and drinking gingerale. That worked for me. Hope that helps.

Answer 8

I didn't get morning sickness...The only time I had a problem was when I got really hot or from the steam in the shower. But I have always gotten sick from heat and steam. So no, not everyone gets it. I did have a problem with pizza too......it made me sick every time I ate it and it gave me serious heartburn. I learned not to do that anymore.

Answer 9

It's different for everyone. I had it from the first month. It was so bad I actually lost weight in my first trimester. It's starting to subside now, but I still feel nauseous about 3-4 times a week. However, my case is pretty extreme. Most women start to feel better once they reach the second trimester.

edit: Oh my goodness 4girls! I thought I was the only who threw up in my car! :)

Answer 10

It different with everyone. My first pregnancy..I had a little morning sickness not much. And now I'm pregnant again. And I haven't had it at all..