Morning Sickness Scale

June 24th, 2023 | Nausea, Pregnancy

Dissecting the Symptoms of Morning Sickness

Each body is different and unique. As humans, we are both flawed and perfect at the same time. Since we are vastly different from each other, every one of us experiences things differently. Naturally, the same applies to certain medical conditions and the symptoms that come with them.

That said, morning sickness is no exception. Some women go through pregnancy with almost no nausea whatsoever, while others have severe symptoms. Let’s see what pregnancy related nausea is and why you might face different symptoms from your friend!

As we mentioned, the range of symptoms is broad, from mild to severe. Check them out below!

Mild Symptoms

There is one question that all mothers and soon-to-be-ones answer differently – When does morning sickness start?

What pregnant women tend to realize is that morning sickness doesn’t happen only in the morning. It can happen at any time of day. Because of that, the name is an outdated term. You can go about your day, and the feeling of nausea can creep up at any time. The symptoms usually appear in the first trimester and start to disappear in the second trimester. Most of them include:

• Short periods of slight/mild nausea and some occasional vomiting
• No major negative physical or mental impact on the woman who is expecting
• Manageable, especially through some lifestyle changes
• Expected
• Short duration

Moderate and Severe Symptoms

On the other end of the spectrum, we have more significant symptoms. These include some serious situations, so we recommend you monitor your body closely and carefully. Some women may mistake these for mild symptoms, or simply not share them with anyone to avoid alarming family members and healthcare professionals. Most of these include:

• Vomiting constantly
• Having persistent nausea that affects the intake of food and water
• Lasts for more than 20 weeks
• Weight loss
• Dietary changes often don’t help, so professional help and treatment are needed
• The woman who is expecting should also receive physical, psychological, and emotional support
• Affects the overall quality of life

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum, also known as severe morning sickness, is a condition so extreme that only 3% of pregnant women from all over the world experience it. In this case, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Some of the symptoms here include:

• Severe weight loss and dehydration
• The symptoms of nausea last throughout the whole pregnancy
• Medical treatment is necessary to maintain the health of the baby and the mother
• It can lead to further complications if not managed in time

Which side of the pregnancy morning sickness spectrum are you on? Hopefully, under the mild one!

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