What is morning sickness and how can I prevent it?
Morning sickness, which can occur at any time of the day, usually starts in the fifth to seventh week of pregnancy and disappears by the eleventh to thirteenth week of pregnancy. The two main culprits for morning sickness are extreme swings in blood sugar levels, which tend to be lowest in the morning, and hormones, which run rampant during pregnancy. To help minimize or avoid feeling queasy, eat small, frequent meals high in protein and fiber, get plenty of rest, keep healthy snacks with you at all times, drink plenty of water, and get plenty of fresh air and exercise. If your symptoms are severe, contact our office. You can quickly become dehydrated and may require IV fluids to replace fluids lost during vomiting.
