Cause of Morning Sickness
Morning sickness occurs in more than 50% of pregnant women although it can also occur in women who are not pregnant. The symptoms are similar to that of a cold or the flu. Sometimes it may be like a very bad case of the flu while other times the mother might only feel run down and tired. It often involves vomiting, especially in the morning, hence the name, but this is not always the case.
It is a common occurrence in expectant mothers but whether or not you will suffer from morning sickness depends on your body as well as the baby. You may find that you suffer from morning sickness during one pregnancy but not another.
Morning sickness can occur at any time during a pregnancy but often starts in the first couple of weeks and usually ends in the second trimester. The nausea generally comes on gradually. You will most likely experience it infrequently at first and then more and more often as your pregnancy progresses. As you are coming towards the end of your morning sickness your nausea and vomiting will be reduced and it will eventually stop.
Pregnancy is not the only cause of morning sickness. Other causes are the birth control pill and hormone replacement therapy.
Even though morning sickness is very common you should still visit your doctor to ensure your health and that of your baby is not affected. Frequent vomiting can result in dehydration and a lack of nutrition which should be monitored.
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