Early Pregnancy Symptoms - Nausea/ Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting, otherwise known as Morning Sickness, can occur very early on in pregnancy, even before you realise that you are pregnant. Many women think they may have a touch of food poisoning or are coming down with a cold!
Although somewhat erroneously called morning sickness, nausea can occur at any time and can come in bouts or last all day and night! Eating little and often can sometimes help relieve it and you might find that dry crackers or minty sweets are also very effective at keeping it at bay.
Pregnancy nausea often gets worse when you are hungry so it can be useful to keep some snack food with you at all times. Many women also find that they produce more saliva than normal which makes the nausea worse. The gag reflex is often easily triggered and even a simple act like brushing your teeth can leave you feeling dreadful.
If you find the feelings of sickness very bad, try to get more rest as exhaustion can exacerbate it. If nothing you eat or drink stays down, see your doctor immediately as you may be suffering from hyperemesis and you may need hospital treatment to ensure you don't get dehydrated.
More Early Signs of Pregnancy
Increased Cervical Mucous/ Vaginal Discharge
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