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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with morning sickness.

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Ignore: It almost always improves-usually after 12 weeks.

Answered 2/15/2019

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Morning: Morning sickness can improve as your pregnancy goes on.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Simple: Simple morning sickness will not hurt your baby.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Smelling: Smelling lemon peels can relieve nausea for some women!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Women: Women with nausea on contraceptives are more at risk for morning sickness than women without nausea.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Many: Many women who eat something such as a cracker before sitting up have less nausea/vomiting.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Vitamin: Vitamin B6 is first line treatment for nausea of pregnancy.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ginger: Ginger ale can help relieve nausea.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Ignore: Vitamin B6 25mg up to 3 times per day is a natural, safe anti-nausea treatment.

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. Christina Han answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Ignore: Vitamin B6 25 mg three times a day by mouth. May increase to 50 mg if needed.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pregnancy: Pregnancy is an amazing ride, but the morning sickness that often comes with it? Not so great!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

70: 70 percent of women experience nausea early in pregnancy and about 50 percent experience vomiting.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Morning: Morning sickness can start as early as six weeks into pregnancy and tends to peak in 8th-9th week.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Certain: Certain scents will increase nauseousness.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Morning: Morning sickness is often smell-associated.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

When: When you can't open a window or walk away from bad odors, try sniffing fresh scents.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Being: Being vocal about your feelings to those around you can help alleviate morning sickness misery.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tracking: Tracking Your Nausea, may help you find clues to help avoid some triggers.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Once: Once you've identified your sickness triggers, you can take the appropriate steps to avoid them.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Staying: Staying hydrated is important,..the more dehydrated you become, the more nauseated you'll become.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Temperatures: Temperatures of foods/drinks makes a difference, know your triggers and avoid them.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eating: Eating too much can overtax the digestive system.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eating: Eating small snacks throughout the day can enable you to keep some food in your stomach at all times.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ginger: Ginger has long been touted as a stomach soother, and studies have shown that it may help.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Control: Control brightness/lights, adjust your computer screen. Brightness may increase symptoms.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eye: Eye strain can worsen nausea. Be sure to have good eye sight, and wear your contacts or glasses!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you're having a hard time keeping anything down, it's time to see the Dr.!

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If Dr. Rx- don't worry about the meds harming your baby, the relief they give you may help you both.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sometimes: Sometimes the weirdest remedies work, so don't be afraid to pay attention to your body.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Acupressure: Acupressure wristbands work by applying light pressure to a spot located inside the wrist.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Acupressure: Acupressure and acupuncture don't pose any risk to your baby, so press and poke away.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Many: Many doctors and moms have said that sleep is a great way to escape morning sickness.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try: Try wearing a sleep mask or putting on a pair of dark sunglasses to block out bright light.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rising: Rising estrogen and progesterone levels heighten sense of smell and wreak havoc with digestive fx.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fresh: Fresh air will help. So will scenting it with natural odors that make you feel less nauseous.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Progesterone: Progesterone slows the speed of food passing through your digestive tract.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

There: There are flavored lollipops in flavors known to reduce nausea.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Taking: Taking Vitamin B6 (50 mg) daily has been shown to help with pregnancy-induced nausea.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Hyperemesis: Hyperemesis gravidarum is serious nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, and may require Rx Meds.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

M: M Sickness is related to estrogen levels, low blood sugar, and a greater susceptibility to smells.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Morning: Morning sickness is also known as nausea gravidarum.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Morning: Morning sickness is also known as vomiting of pregnancy (emesis gravidarum).

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

The: The pregnant mother may at times feel so nauseous that she will vomit.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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In: In most cases, morning sickness settles down by the end of the first trimester.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Being: Being physically active has been found to improve symptoms in many people.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If drinking water is hard, try adding apple cider vinegar and honey.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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It: It is important to try to take your mind off the nauseous feelings.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Restrictive: Restrictive or tight clothing may exacerbate the symptoms of morning sickness.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Switching: Switching from tight to loose-fitting clothing reported reduced symptoms in a study of Preg. Women.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Children's: Children's vitamins are usually easier to digest.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sometimes,: Sometimes, the nausea and vomiting may be due to acid reflux.

Answered 2/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Taking: Taking antacid medication before going to bed may help.

Answered 2/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Some: Some pregnant women may become nauseous because of iron supplements.

Answered 2/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Talk: Talk to your doctor and ask him/her to recommend a slower-release form of Iron pills.

Answered 2/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Applying: Applying pressure on specific points on the body to control symptoms.

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Ignore: Treatment isn't necessary for all cases of morning sickness. Vit B6 is very effective for treatment.

Answered 3/2/2015

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Ignore: Try eating frequent small meals and sipping regularly on an empty tummy. If needed there are meds.

Answered 6/8/2017

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Ignore: Eating small meals frequently could decrease morning sickness.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Ignore: Have hard candy in your pocket. As the nausea starts try taking a piece of hard candy.

Answered 6/13/2015

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Ignore: Accupressure wrist bands used for motion sickness also can help morning sickness.

Answered 7/26/2015

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Ignore: The Practice Bulletin of ACOG #153 of Sep. 2015 is your latest and best source of information.

Answered 9/16/2015

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Believed to be caused by low sugar in am so, snack on something sweet before getting out of bed.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Dr. Jacquelyn Stone answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Eat small, frequent, bland meals. Avoid spicy and greasy foods. Try peppermint, ginger, and Vit B6.

Answered 2/24/2016

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