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Pregnancy is the most incredible journey… right?
Some days, however, feel less than incredible, especially if you are suffering the dreading morning mist (or all day in some cases)!
I hear you… and have been where you are!
So let me help you understand a little bit more about morning sickness. And although there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to how long morning sickness lasts and what helps it, but here are some general tips to get you started.
What Is Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is a common side-effect of pregnancy, typically lasting anywhere from a couple of days, or through the first trimester, and in some cases; throughout the whole pregnancy.
It’s characterised by a general feeling of sickness, nausea, and vomiting that can occur at any time of the day or night.
There are a few things you can do to help relieve morning sickness. You may want to try drinking fluids regularly, eating light meals, and resting as much as possible.
However, it’s important to speak with your doctor about the best approach for you
When Does Morning Sickness Start?
Morning sickness typically starts a few days before your expected period and peaks around the time of your period.
However, it can start as early as two weeks before your expected period, and it can last for up to a week after your period.
Morning sickness can also occur at any time during pregnancy.
Most people recover completely within a few weeks after morning sickness ends. However, if you experience severe morning sickness (for more than two weeks), you may need to see a doctor.
What Are The Symptoms Of Morning Sickness?
Most common symptom of morning sickness is feeling sick every morning during the first trimester.
Other symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, cramps in the abdomen (lower back and abdominal), breast tenderness or pain, and mood changes such as irritability or sadness. Some women only experience some of these symptoms; others experience all of them.
Morning sickness can vary from person to person, but it generally lasts until around noon and most people experience nausea and/or vomiting in the morning.
Some people may also have a headache, body aches, or diarrhoea.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to talk to your doctor about them.
How Can I Deal With Morning Sickness?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer for this question, but some common things people find helpful include drinking plenty of fluids, eating light foods, resting as much as possible, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol.
There are many things that help with morning sickness.
Some people find that drinking fluids, eating light foods, others find that walking or doing some kind of exercise helps them feel better.
Whatever helps you feel better is what you should do! If you are experiencing significant nausea and vomiting, seek medical attention as soon as possible – this could be an indication that you have something more serious wrong with you.
When Does Morning Sickness End?
Morning sickness typically lasts for 3-6 weeks, but can last up to 12 weeks. It tends to peak around week 4 or 5 and then tapers off gradually.
However, some people experience intense morning sickness for up to a month.
The best way to deal with it is to take it one day at a time: try not to stress out about it, and just relax and enjoy your time with your baby bump. If you’re feeling really sick, see your doctor for advice on how to manage the symptoms.
Morning sickness typically ends around the eighth or ninth month, but it can last for up to a month after delivery.
How Long Does Morning Sickness Last?
Morning sickness typically lasts for 2-8 weeks; most commonly has passed by 12 weeks. In some cases can last the entire pregnancy.
Morning sickness tends to peak in the first week or two and then slowly decreases over time. However, morning sickness can come back even after the first few weeks have passed. Some people find that morning sickness goes away completely within a couple of months, but for others it persists for a longer period of time.
What Helps With Morning Sickness?
There are a few things that you can do to help manage morning sickness.
- Some people find that taking ginger or other supplements before eating helps to settle their stomach.
- Eat frequently – eating ‘less’ but more frequently can really help. Nibble throughout the day, rather than eating three larger meals so that your stomach doesn’t get too full. To minimise the chances of experiencing nausea and vomiting, it is best to eat small meals throughout the day. Plus stomach problems can be exacerbated by an empty stomach.
- Others find that drinking lots of fluids helps to avoid feeling sick and keeps them hydrated.
- Some people find avoiding eating or avoiding certain smells or flavours help, because they can trigger making their sickness worse. Look out for your own cues.
- If you find that you are getting sick more often in the morning, try to limit your intake of caffeine and eat light meals or snacks throughout the day.
- Fresh air helps! Being outdoors in the fresh air on a lovely walk (weather permitting!) really helps! Or if stuck in the office opening the windows to allow the fresh air to flow through can really help curb those morning sickness feelings
- Finally, make sure to get plenty of rest and avoid stress as much as possible-both of which can make morning sickness worse.
Conclusion
Remember that there is no ‘right’ way to handle morning sickness, but by following these general tips you can help make it a little bit easier.
First, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. This will help to avoid feeling sick and also keep your energy up.
Secondly, try to avoid eating heavy meals in the early morning hours.
This will only make you feel worse. Finally, look out for your own ‘triggers’ and ‘listen’ to your own body, you will learn as you go along and the more you listen to your body’s needs the better you will start to feel.
And remember; if you are experiencing significant nausea and vomiting, or a prolonged period of morning sickness seek medical attention as soon as possible.
For more info, you can also read this NHS guide:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/vomiting-and-morning-sickness/
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