How to Relieve Nausea
Safe, evidence-based strategies to help manage nausea during pregnancy.
About This Symptom
Feeling of queasiness or upset stomach, often called morning sickness
đĄ Effective Relief Strategies
đ Understanding What Causes It
Understanding the root causes can help you choose the most effective relief strategies:
- âĸRapidly rising hCG hormone levels
- âĸIncreased estrogen affecting digestive system
- âĸEnhanced sense of smell
- âĸSlower stomach emptying from progesterone
- âĸLow blood sugar, especially morning
- âĸStress and fatigue
âī¸ Normal vs. Concerning Signs
â Normal Signs
These symptoms are typically normal and can be managed at home:
- âNausea that comes and goes
- âVomiting 1-2 times per day
- âStill able to keep some food down
- âImproves with rest and small meals
â Concerning Signs
Call your doctor if you experience:
- â Unable to keep any food or water down for 24 hours
- â Vomiting more than 4-5 times daily
- â Signs of dehydration
- â Weight loss exceeding 5% of body weight
- â Blood in vomit
đĨ When to Seek Medical Help
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of these warning signs:
Remember: It's always better to call your doctor if you're unsure. They're there to help and would rather hear from you than have you worry unnecessarily.
Week-by-Week Relief Tips
Get specific relief strategies for each week this symptom commonly occurs:
By Trimester
First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
Very common - 70-80% of women experience nausea, peaks weeks 8-11
View all first trimester symptoms âSecond Trimester (Weeks 14-27)
Usually improves by week 14-16, rare after week 20
View all second trimester symptoms âThird Trimester (Weeks 28-40)
Uncommon, but may return in final weeks due to stomach pressure
View all third trimester symptoms âRelated Symptoms & Relief
These symptoms often occur together. Managing one may help with others: