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.