Although nausea is more common in the morning and early stages of pregnancy, it can happen at any time of the day, or any stage of the pregnancy. It usually starts at about the sixth week and settles by about 14 to 16 weeks. The cause is unknown, though it has been linked to the changes in hormone levels during pregnancy.
Tips that may help
• eat small meals and snacks frequently; feeling empty or hungry can make the nausea worse
• drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration; try juices, soups, jelly, lemonade, dry ginger ale, soda or mineral waters
• avoid anything that may trigger your nausea such as: rich, spicy or fatty foods and strong food smells,
coffee, tea, alcohol or tobacco smoke
• sudden movements such as jumping out of bed or racing to the shower can make you feel sick too
• get plenty of rest as nausea is often worse when you are exhausted
If nothing works, you feel exhausted, or you are vomiting and losing weight, see your doctor or midwife.
There are medications available for controlling morning
sickness that are safe in pregnancy.




