When Should I Experience Morning Sickness?

Did you just discover you are pregnant? Are you wondering when you should start feeling morning sickness? Are you wondering when the vomiting, nausea, headaches and more will begin? If so, read further.

The term "morning sickness" refers to the nausea and occasional vomiting that women experience during pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, morning sickness doesn't occur only in the morning. In fact, many pregnant women experience morning sickness throughout the day. Morning sickness is thought to be caused by an increase in hormones during pregnancy. The surge of estrogen, progesterone and HcG may contribute to the vomiting and nausea that many pregnant women experience.

If you are wondering when you will experience morning sickness in pregnancy, remember there is a chance you might never have any symptoms of morning sickness at all throughout your pregnancy. If you do, most women experience it approximately at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Some women have said they experience morning sickness as early as 3 1/2 weeks of pregnancy - just a few days after conception, and right around implantation. Some women won't feel any morning sickness until 8 weeks of pregnancy. And, as mentioned earlier, some women don't ever feel nauseous at all. In fact, 40 percent (or more) of pregnant moms don't experience morning sickness at all.

I personally never had much morning sickness. With my first pregnancy, I had a couple of times where I felt like I was going to throw up, but it only lasted a few minutes. With my second, I don't believe I ever felt nauseous. If you don't have any signs of morning sickness, please don't fret. Consider yourself blessed!

If you do experience morning sickness, it will more than likely subside by 12 weeks of pregnancy. Although rare, some women do continue to feel nauseous throughout the entire pregnancy. Some women do have severe morning sickness and might even require medication and hospitalization to treat dehydration.

For more advice, please consult with your obstetrician or your doctor's nurse. You might also read "Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms: 15 Ways to Know." (Click here to read it.) Another helpful article to check out is "Twenty Important Things to Do During Your Pregnancy."

It can also be beneficial to get support and encouragement from other pregnant moms during your pregnancy. You can discuss morning sickness, eating healthily, etc. Read "Helpful Websites for Pregnant Moms" for some great suggestions.

Some additional relative articles to read are "When Should I Take Prenatal Vitamins?" and "Important Pregnancy Facts Every Mom Must Know to Protect Her Baby."

Congratulations! Have a happy and healthy nine months!