Morning Sickness Symptoms
Pregnancy
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 occur between the 4th and
6th week of pregnancy and lasts until the 14th to 16th week. What Are The Symptoms of Morning
Sickness?
Each
woman is different where morning sickness is concerned. The 50 to 80% who do
experience morning sickness will have bouts of nausea and vomiting, to
varying degrees, usually occurring with in the first three months of
pregnancy. The morning sickness is 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 I Don't Have
Symptoms of Morning Sickness?
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 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! |
