There are several old wives’ tales about many things, but the tales regarding pregnancy tend to outnumber all others.  There are many thoughts about morning sickness, some true and some not.  Here are the facts regarding four morning sickness myths.

1.  Morning sickness means that your pregnancy is healthy.

Some say that  no morning sickness means that there is something wrong.  Nobody knows why some women experience morning sickness and some do not, but many believe that it is related to the level of hormones and a woman’s sensitivity to them.  So, no morning sickness will not indicate whether or not something is wrong with a pregnancy.

2.  Your morning sickness can tell you the gender of your baby.

Some say that increased morning sickness is indicative of a girl because of the additional hormones.  Science says there is not any proof.  There are many women who have had boys and have been very sick and there are many women who’ve had girls and haven’t been sick at all.

3.  Increased vomiting can cause harm to your baby.

The act of throwing up can feel like a very violent thing to your body, and you may feel spasms in your stomach muscles.  You may even feel very sore the next day, but neither of these things will harm your baby since it is protected inside of your uterus and is completely surrounded by amniotic fluid.

4.  Excessive vomiting can cause your baby to not get the nourishment that it needs.

While it can be extremely difficult to get the nourishment you need while you have morning sickness, the baby will ultimately take what it needs first.  Because of this, you should take care to get enough fluids and eat the healthiest food possible.  Even if you’re unable to eat some foods, eat what you can so your body can absorb something from it.

On the other hand, if you find yourself unable to keep down your food or drink for over 24 hours, you should contact your health care provider.  They can possibly prescribe medication for you and replenish your fluids via IV.

So as you can see, morning sickness is not an indication of anything in particular in your pregnancy other than you are possibly reaction to the fluctuation in hormones in your body.  Take care of yourself during this difficult time and make sure to stay hydrated.

Morning sickness can occur in the morning, in the middle of the day or even at night.  Not only does it differ in when it occurs, how bad it is can differ from woman to woman as well.  Some women will only have slight nausea at times while another woman can constantly vomit to the point of dehydration.  However, most women will fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.

Despite the fact that your symptoms may occur any time in the day, or can even last all day, the condition is still coined as morning sickness.  Many first time mothers are quite alarmed to find themselves throwing up at any hour of the day, but must be prepared for it ahead of time.  While in the midst of this uncomfortable symptom, many women wonder what causes it.  While nobody knows for sure, here are some possible causes of morning sickness.

1.  An increase in the amount of progesterone in the woman’s body. A higher level of progesterone can seriously slow down the digestive tract and increase the level of nausea.  Metabolism is also affected which slows down the digestion of food.

2.  Some believe that HCG is one of the causes of morning sickness. HCG is a hormone produced by the body upon conception and it what is detected in the urine by home pregnancy tests.  As the levels increase, it is believe to increase the feelings of morning sickness.

3.  Others believe that spicy or greasy foods in the diet can cause morning sickness. Since the digestion and metabolism are slowed down so greatly, eating foods that are spicy or greasy can seriously aggrevate the stomach and therefore increase nausea.

4.  Another cause may be due to the fact that pregnant women tend to have a heightened sense of taste and smell. This leads to cravings of certain foods as well as aversions to other foods.  Tasting or smelling certain foods may cause some women to gag and therefore increase the feeling of nausea.

While the causes of morning sickness are not clearly understood, it can be a very miserable time for some women.  It’s important to understand that it can not be avoided, but there are definitely many morning sickness remedies out there to help you cope through this difficult time.

If you’ve been suffering from pregnancy morning sickness, you may wonder if there is an end in sight. Since no two women are alike, there is no definite answer, but chances are good that the end of your nausea will come soon.

It is quite common for morning sickness to start to ease up beginning at the second trimester, or 14 weeks. You may even find that it starts to improve and then returns and some days you may not be sick at all. You may also notice days of severe sickness interspersed with the good days until finally one day you realize that you’re not feeling badly any longer.

However, some women find that their pregnancy morning sickness lasts the entire nine months. For these women, their sickness may be mild or severe. Although this is a less common scenario, it can be quite disruptive for those women who have to endure it.

If you’ve been dealing with morning sickness pregnancy for several weeks now, be hopeful that you may start feeling better around the beginning of your second trimester. But if you’re one of the unlucky ones, realize that you may not feel well until you give birth, but in the end it will all have been worth it.

Many women who are pregnant and dealing with morning sickness are often prescribed medication by their doctor.  If you’ve never taken it before you may wonder if it will cure your morning sickness and what kind of side effects you can expect.  We’ll take a look at how these medications work so that you can get a better idea of what to expect.

Most medications that are prescribed were not originally intended to treat morning sickness.  Some were meant to treat motion sickness and others were designed to help cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.  Since the root cause of morning sickness is not known, both of these types of medications will provide relief for some women.

The main way that these medications work is by blocking certain chemicals that the brain produces.  These chemicals are responsible for negative feelings such as nausea, pain and anxiety.  Once those chemicals are no longer being produced, the body can start to feel “normal” again.

The problem is that there are also some negative side effects due to the blockage of these chemicals.  The biggest side effect is drowsiness which is often remedied with sleep.  Some other women have experienced confusion, fatigue and dry mouth.  If you are concerned about side effects, you’ll have to weigh them against the discomfort of the morning sickness and decide which will be easier for you to cope with.

Although medication cannot cure morning sickness, it can definitely take the edge off the nausea for many women.  However, once the medication wears off, the nausea will return.  It is best to use a combination of medication as well as other natural remedies to try to maintain a consistent pattern of relief until your morning sickness passes.