Week 13 • First Trimester
Nausea at Week 13
Feeling of queasiness or upset stomach, often called morning sickness
📆 First Trimester Overview
Very common - 70-80% of women experience nausea, peaks weeks 8-11
🔍 What Causes Nausea at Week 13?
- •Rapidly rising hCG hormone levels
- •Increased estrogen affecting digestive system
- •Enhanced sense of smell
- •Slower stomach emptying from progesterone
- •Low blood sugar, especially morning
- •Stress and fatigue
✓ Normal Signs
- ✓Nausea that comes and goes
- ✓Vomiting 1-2 times per day
- ✓Still able to keep some food down
- ✓Improves with rest and small meals
⚠ Concerning Signs
- ⚠Unable to keep any food or water down for 24 hours
- ⚠Vomiting more than 4-5 times daily
- ⚠Signs of dehydration
- ⚠Weight loss exceeding 5% of body weight
- ⚠Blood in vomit
💊 Relief Strategies
- ✓Eat small meals every 2-3 hours
- ✓Keep crackers by bedside
- ✓Try ginger tea or ginger supplements
- ✓Vitamin B6 supplements (consult doctor)
- ✓Avoid strong smells and trigger foods
- ✓Stay hydrated with small sips
- ✓Get fresh air and rest
🏥 When to Call Your Doctor
Contact your healthcare provider if you experience:
- ⚠Severe vomiting preventing hydration
- ⚠Dark urine or dizziness
- ⚠Unable to keep prenatal vitamins down
- ⚠Losing weight rapidly
- ⚠Blood in vomit