Question 1

what is morning sickness?

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Nuasea/vomiting: We believe it may be a primitive protective mechanism that helps to ensure the mother does not get exposed to spoiled food and toxins.  Usually the symptoms will get better by about 10 weeks, although some women continue to have symptoms throughout the pregnancy.

Question 2

when do morning sickness occur?

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First trimester : Usualy it occurs during the first 13 weeks and then resolves after that.

Question 3

when do you get morning sickness?

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4-6wks: Morning sickness is the reaction your body has to Hcg (pregnancy hormone). Some ppl get the same reaction to TSH if they're hyperthyroid. You can start getting nauseous at 4 wks, w/ peak symptoms at 6wks, usually stopping by mid-2nd trimester. Natural remedies are ginger (tea/candy), vit B6. Rx: Metoclopramide/Reglan, hydroxyzine, benadryl, phenergan, (promethazine) and zofran are all good methods to try.

Question 4

why am i getting morning sickness?

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Hormones: The hormones of pregnancy cause this.  Some believe it is a primitive protective mechanism designed to protect the mom and fetus from toxins and poisons in the food.

Question 5

causes of morning sickness in men?

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Not Pregnant: As you may suspect the morning sickness is not cause by pregnancy in men but there are other reasons such as food poisoning.  There are a myriad of other reasons for morning sickness in men so you may want to go to the doctors for an examination and diagnosis.

Question 6

how long do morning sickness last !

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Varies: Most improve around week 12 but it can last much longer in some.

Question 7

what can i take for morning sickness?

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There are a : number of "safe" medications but in answering this question a number of times in mt professional lifetime I have found the only CORRECT answer is the best answer....ask your OB-GYN what his/her recommendation is and confirm with him/her ANY NEW medications...RX and OTC and any HERBS, VITAMINS or SUPPLEMENTS you are taking or thinking of taking!  THIS IS THE 'WAY" to a HEALTHY BABY ....Good luck.

Question 8

can "morning" sickness happen at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The so called morning sickness can happen any time of the day. See this site for other symptoms of early pregnancy.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptoms-of-pregnancy/pr00102.

Question 9

what is it like having morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: Morning sickness happens for many women in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is nausea sometimes vomiting. It can be triggered by smells, by being hungry, being in a car for instance. It can be helped by small frequent meals, avoiding fatty foods, eating carbs, taking ginger, wearing sea bands (also used for motion sickness).  It can happen any time of the day. Some women need meds to treat it.

Question 10

how soon can a man get morning sickness ?

Accepted Answer

No morning sickness : Men do not get morning sickness as it is pregnancy related

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