Nausea and vomiting (commonly known as morning sickness) can be a common, and sometimes first symptom of pregnancy. Rising levels of pregnancy hormones may contribute to those feelings, but often resolve as pregnancy enters into the second trimester. Unfortunately some individuals may be more sensitive to those pregnancy hormones, and may experience N&V throughout their pregnancy.
You may find the following external resources on Nausea and Vomiting in pregnancy helpful:
- IWK Health Patient Handout: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
- Pregnancyinfo.ca: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that generally prevents adequate intake of food and fluids, and sometimes requires hospitalization is known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). To find out more about HG, please refer to the hyperemesis.org website.