The hormones released by a woman's body during pregnancy often cause
nausea and sometimes vomiting during the pregnancy. Morning sickness, which
does not always occur in the morning, is most common between the 1st and 4th
months of pregnancy.
Vomiting during pregnancy is more likely to be serious if the
vomiting is
moderate to severe (occurs more than 2 to 3 times per
day) or is accompanied by lower abdominal (pelvic) pain or vaginal bleeding.
These symptoms may be caused by an infection,
ectopic pregnancy,
miscarriage, or some other serious problem.
If you think you might be pregnant, do a
home pregnancy test. For more information, see the
topic Pregnancy.
Practice the following good health habits until you see your health
professional:
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Do not
smoke.
- Do not use alcohol or drugs.
- Avoid caffeine or
limit your intake to about 1 cup of coffee or tea each day.
- Do not
clean a cat litter box.
- Avoid people who are ill.
Even if the pregnancy test is negative, if you continue to have
pregnancy symptoms, see your health professional to
confirm the results.
