What Causes Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is a condition that most expectant mothers dread. Not all women will get morning sickness during their pregnancy, and not all morning sickness occurs during the morning—it can happen at any time of day or night. Knowing what causes morning sickness and what to do about it can make your pregnancy more comfortable and enjoyable.
What is Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is nausea or vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. The average time of onset for most women is at about six weeks’ gestation. Morning sickness usually only lasts until the 14th week, although some women may experience it their entire pregnancy.
What Causes Morning Sickness?
While morning sickness has no known definitive cause, theories suggest that it can occur as a result of the following pregnancy-related bodily changes:
- Surges in hormones such as estrogen and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
- Increased sense of smell.
- Heightened digestive sensitivity.
You may be more likely to suffer from morning sickness if you had it during a previous pregnancy, are carrying multiples, are prone to migraines, are genetically predisposed to it, or have a history of nausea as a side effect of birth control.
What Can Be Done About Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness itself isn’t dangerous for you or your baby, but if you are experiencing excess vomiting or cannot eat due to nausea, you may become dehydrated or malnourished. Unfortunately, pregnancy greatly limits the kinds of medication you can safely take for nausea. There are natural products, however, that can ease your discomfort. For example, Mommy’s Bliss Morning Sickness Comfort contains ginger, which is an excellent stomach soother. It also contains vitamins and folic acid—nutrients that are very important for the development of your baby.
If you are looking for morning sickness comfort, contact Mommy’s Bliss. We also carry a wonderful line of products for baby reflux for you to use after your little one arrives. Visit our website or give us a call at (415) 444-5333 to learn more.
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