Question 1

whats the risk of vomiting during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Nausea is very common with vomiting less common during early pregnancy. If vomiting persists to the point weight loss occurs, that can become an issue during pregnancy. The easiest treatment if vitamin b6 and unisom twice daily both available otc. Unisom, of course, can make you drowsy.

Question 2

is vomiting with streaks of blood a concern during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have hyperemesis gravidarum and throw up violently and frequently it can be a reason. But blood in vomit is always a concern- see your obgyn they will check it and make an appropriate referral if needed.

Question 3

does burping lead to vomiting during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Although nausea and oftentimes vomiting is common in pregnancy, particularly in the first three months, burping is not a cause.  If your stomach is upset to begin with, it is possible that burping could trigger or lead to vomiting making it seem like burping "caused" the vomiting.

Question 4

headache, whole body pain and vomiting during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: These are normal symptoms of early pregnancy.

Question 5

how cure loose motion and vomiting during 4 month pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

There are meds.: For those symptoms, consult with your OB gyn doctor before taking them.

Question 6

is phenergen safe during pregnancy. i had vomiting and dehydration so they prescribed this in er. can i use it daily?

Accepted Answer

Consult with OB: Phenergan (aka promethazine) is typically a 3rd line agent for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy because it is a class C drug for pregnancy (animal studies show possible risk to fetus) but may be required for severe cases.  First line therapy is dietary changes followed by vitamin b6 (pyridoxine) and doxylamine both pregnancy class A (studies have failed to show risk to the fetus) safe alternatives

Question 7

is normal not to have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy? i am not yet pregnant and i hardly get nauseated. what can i do in case i won't have?

Accepted Answer

Extremely common: It's extremely common to vomit during pregnancy. There are many medications and tricks that are more or less effective. 
If you do NOT vomit then thank your lucky star:)

Question 8

while pregnant with my first child, i had severe vomiting. how can i  avoid starvation and electrolyte disturbances during my second pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Good news..It probably won't be as bad the next time.  Eat small frequent meals.  Avoid feeling hungry which can set off the nausea feeling.  Ginger, anise, fennel seeds are natural antinausea ingredients so eat those.  Don't force yourself to eat things you don't want to.  Simple broths and popsicles can help you from getting dehydrated and will give you electolytes.

Question 9

i'm worried about the amount of migraines and vomiting i'm having during pregnancy, it's my first and i really have no clue what's "normal". so is it normal to have frequent migraines,    nausea and vomiting while pregnant? sometimes the migraines are so

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Usually migraine headaches abate or get better during pregnancy.  Rarely, headaches get much worse during pregnancy.  Because of this fact, you should be evaluated by your primary care physician and neurologist to see that there is no other cause for headaches.

Question 10

is it normal not having nausea and vomiting during pregnancy? (i am not yet pregnant). is lack of that symptom bad sign or cause for alarm?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Plenty of women have this myth, that if you're not nauseated, then you're not pregnant or that something is wrong. Plenty of women dont' have any nausea and go on to have great babies.

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Is normal not to have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy? i am not yet pregnant and i hardly get nauseated. what can i do in case i won't have?

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While pregnant with my first child, i had severe vomiting. how can i avoid starvation and electrolyte disturbances during my second pregnancy?

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