Common Questions About Morning Sickness

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

Morning sickness, while it effects many women, is not the key to a healthy pregnancy. Many women are able to have a healthy pregnancy without being sick even once. Morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), is thought to be caused by a rise in pregnancy hormones, gastrointestinal sensitivities and potentially even stress.

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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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