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Common Questions About Morning Sickness

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Why is it called morning sickness when I have it all night?
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The morning part of the name is a misnomer. Normal nausea and vomiting in pregnancy can happen at any time of the day or night. Many women will find that they have a personal pattern. Though morning can be a common time to experience a queasy feeling. Some women find that eating just before getting out of bed is helpful.

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