When Does Morning Sickness Start?
Morning
sickness occurs in 50 to 80% of new mom's to be. It's unfortunate that for
many, the morning sickness will strike all through the day and not just in
the morning. Most cases of morning sickness start between the 4th and 6th
week of pregnancy and lasts until the 14th to 16th week. An easy way to
calculate this would be 5 or 6 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual
period. The
morning sickness can be accompanied by other signs of pregnancy like
backaches, constipation, darkening of areola (breast nipple), excessive
salivation, exhaustion or feeling sleepy, food cravings, frequent urination,
headaches, increased sense of smell, lower abdominal cramps, and/or tender or
swollen breasts. Should I Worry If Morning Sickness
Doesn't Start for Me?
While
it is said that morning sickness is a sign of a healthy pregnancy, the lack
of it does not mean that there is anything wrong with your baby or pregnancy. Some
research shows a correlation between lack of morning sickness and a higher
incidence of miscarriage, but there is also just as much research indicating
that the correlation is not there. If you are concerned about the lack
of morning sickness symptoms, a quick talk to you doctor could help to
alleviate some of your fears. Most women who experience no morning sickness
symptoms carry to full term. So, if you don't have morning sickness, take the
early months to pamper yourself and enjoy the early part of your pregnancy! |
