Common Questions About Morning Sickness

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

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.

Because so many pregnant women experience morning sickness, there is a lot of room for misinformation. Included in this misinformation are old wives tales and other myths. Perhaps you've heard of these and others.

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• Why is it called morning sickness when I have it all night?
• My morning sickness is bad. Does that mean I'm haiving a girl?
• I don't have morning sickness is my pregnancy healthy?
• My morning sickness has disappeared. Is my baby okay?
• I throw up after every meal. When should I go to the doctor?
• How do I take care of morning sickness emergencies?
• What medications can I take for morning sickness?

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