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I'm probably not the best to deal with morning sickness. Mine I don't consider that bad though I do feel nauseous all the time. Sometimes if I feel like puking I eat some crackers or eat a small meal. I have no idea why but when my stomach is slightly full I feel less like throwing up. But if I seriously have to puke, there is no stopping me. Sometimes I'd rather throw up than keep it in all day because once it's out I feel better.

Morning Sickness facts:

Nausea and vomiting can be one of the first signs of pregnancy.

Nausea and vomiting can be one of the first signs of pregnancy and usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy. It can occur at any time of the day, and for most women it seems to stop around the 12th week of pregnancy.

Morning sickness is not harmful to you or your baby, but if you experience excessive vomiting and cannot keep your food down, you may have hyperemesis gravidarum. Hyperemesis gravidarum can be harmful to you and your baby if severe and left untreated, due to the possible lack of nutrients and electrolyte imbalance. The most important thing is to inform your health care provider when these symptoms appear and discuss possible options for treatment.

More than half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Morning sickness is the nauseated feeling you get during pregnancy. Morning sickness can be, but is not always, accompanied with vomiting. The nausea is often a result of the increased hormones in your body. Many health care providers think morning sickness is a good sign because it means the placenta is developing well.

Dos and Don'ts:
Do:

* Eat small meals often
* Drink fluids 1/2 hour before or after a meal, but not with meals
* Drink small amounts of fluids during the day to avoid dehydration
* Eat soda crackers 15 minutes before getting up in the morning
* Avoid foods and smells that increase nausea
* Ask someone else to cook for you and open the windows or turn on fans if the odor bothers you
* Get plenty of rest and nap during the day
* Avoid warm places (feeling hot adds to nausea)
* Sniff lemons or ginger, drink lemonade, or eat watermelon to relieve nausea
* Eat salty potato chips (they have been found to settle stomachs enough to eat a meal)
* Exercise

Don'ts:

* Do not lie down after eating
* Do not skip meals
* Do not cook or eat spicy food

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Very informative. I was one of the lucky ones barely having any kind of morning sickness at all. But I do have some occasionally. Thanks for the info. I had no idea about the drink fluids 1/2 hour before or after a meal, but not with meals, and to sniff lemons or ginger, drink lemonade, or eat watermelon to relieve nausea.