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2 Apr 2024

End of Pregnancy: Nausea is Back

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Battling Third Trimester Nausea: You're Not Alone!
Pregnancy is a rollercoaster ride, and morning sickness might feel like the loop-de-loop that never ends. While it's a common first trimester woe, don't be surprised if it lingers into the second or, for the especially unfortunate, third trimester. Let's dig into what's going on, and more importantly, what you can do to ease the queasiness.
Unmasking Morning Sickness
First things first, why do they call it "morning" sickness when it doesn't adhere to a schedule? Whoever named it clearly didn't get the memo that it can strike anytime. 🙄 But here's the good news: it typically vanishes after the first trimester, although some moms-to-be find themselves battling it for longer.
The Culprits Behind Third Trimester Nausea
So, you've reached the third trimester, and your stomach still seems to have a vendetta against your breakfast. What gives? Well, there are a few likely suspects:
  • Your Expanding Baby: Your little one's growth is fantastic news, but it also means less room in your stomach, leading to issues like constipation, heartburn, and, you guessed it, nausea.
  • Prenatal Vitamins: Those little capsules of nutrients are a godsend, but sometimes their high iron content can be a tad harsh on your stomach, causing persistent nausea.
  • Dietary Choices: Cravings can be hard to resist, but spicy, oily, and acidic foods can turn your tummy into a rollercoaster ride. With limited stomach space, these culprits can wreak havoc.
  • Hormonal Havoc: While hormones do level out after the first trimester, pregnancy remains a hormonal whirlwind. Daily fluctuations might contribute to your nausea's on-again, off-again nature.
If you've been feeling queasy throughout pregnancy, enduring it into the third trimester isn't unusual. However, if it's a recent development or accompanied by severe symptoms, consulting your doctor is a wise move.
Related Symptoms: Unwanted Companions
Third-trimester nausea often brings along some uninvited friends. Expect constipation, abdominal bloating, gas, and even reflux to join the party. Plus, you might find yourself utterly fatigued, reminiscent of those early pregnancy days.
Hyperemesis gravidarium, an extreme form of morning sickness, could be the culprit if you're experiencing persistent vomiting, loss of appetite, and weight struggles.
Combatting the Nausea
To tackle third-trimester nausea, you can dust off your first-trimester playbook:
  • Opt for smaller, frequent meals to prevent overloading your stomach.
  • Identify and steer clear of foods that trigger your nausea.
  • Ginger tea and gummies can be your allies.
  • Peppermint or lemon hard candies work wonders.
  • Snack on carb-heavy foods like pretzels and crackers.
  • Ensure you get enough rest.
  • B6 supplements, with your doctor's approval, might provide relief.
  • Adjust your prenatal vitamin regimen, such as splitting doses or opting for a gummy version.
If nausea persists relentlessly despite your efforts, it's time to reach out to your healthcare provider. Don't hesitate if you're facing constant nausea, vomiting, or difficulty retaining food and fluids, as dehydration can pose risks during pregnancy. Stay vigilant and trust your instincts; it's always better to rule out any underlying issues.
Is It Labor or Just Nausea?
As if nausea isn't perplexing enough, it might also play tricks during labor's build-up. However, the more reliable signs of labor include the loss of your mucus plug, amniotic sac rupture, back pain, lightening, diarrhea, and intensified Braxton-Hicks contractions. So, keep an eye out for these cues rather than solely relying on your queasy stomach.
In conclusion, while some moms-to-be bid farewell to morning sickness after the first trimester, others have a more extended journey.
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Hailey
30 Jan 2024

This is my second pregnancy. Currently 12 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Nausea/no appetite with no end in site. I’m down 13 lbs already. Zofran doesn’t help either. Anyone else?

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Queen
Try ginger chews although to be honest I was a weed smoker b4 I got pregnant and that’s the only thing that helps me lol 😂
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Jenna
have you been diagnosed with HG ? because if so none of those remedies will work (the ginger the crackers the b6 crap) . do you take the zofran daily everyday ?
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April
21 Jan 2024

the end of pregnancy get hard cause you just so ready for it to be over. men don’t understand how this stuff feels. I feel like I been pregnant forever. I want my body back!

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Wanda💕💕🥰
Girl who u Telling I'm tired of feeling like this the heartburn body aches etc
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Kia
This is me. Over it. I’m ready to just reach up in a pull myself.
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Alyssa_momof3
17 Jun 2023

A few days of no nausea and now it's back 😭😭😭😭 Can't take zofran anymore due to it making my gastroparasis worse. I feel helpless and I have so much of the pregnancy left I'm miserable and want this pregnancy to be over with

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Dezeraye
Same my nausea went away came back at 20 weeks and I’m currently 21 weeks and four days and I can’t take Zofran either it makes me feel weird so I quit taking a I still got four months ago.
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Alyssa_momof3
it's miserable
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Sham
12 Feb 2023

Morning sickness got bad again. It was easing off end of first trimester for a few weeks. But now I'm back to nausea vomiting and no appetite. What is this?? I thought it usually goes away by now

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Tyeasha Diamond
I had morning sickness & barely had a appetite my whole pregnancy & literally 10 mins after i gave birth i threw up again lol so it’s normal.
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🍹Jenni
My nausea is creeping back in at almost 17 wks! I thought it was gone for good, but it’s so unpredictable!
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Shawnterrian
10 Feb 2023

My nausea is coming back...yup I think this whole pregnancy is definitely going to be hell🤢🤮🤕😩

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Nevaeh
Try zofran, it saved me lol
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Shawnterrian
okay thanks bc I'm definitely happy bc I think it's a girl but then I'm like wtf we was doing gooooood lol
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Sasha
5 Feb 2023

I’m 20 and 5 weeks pregnant, (first pregnancy) is back pain normal? I’m having trouble gaining an appetite I think due to nausea, how can I get comfortable eating again? 

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Destinee
I have back pain and I’m 9 weeks it’s my lower back I think maybe how we be sleeping trying get comfortable is the cause 🤣
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Nikola
I’m 18yo, this is my second pregnancy with my first baby 🌈. Had back pain throughout the whole first trimester and now, I’m 19 weeks. Honestly try to always have like a small snack near by as soon as you wake up. I recommend Pistachios if you like them, if not crackers help too it didn’t personally help me but most people enjoy crackers. If you can’t deal with nausea I would Drink tea with ginger lemon and honey. It helped my aunt a lot. Sometimes you can’t do anything and you just have to wait it over you need to eat something ofc, anything small will work for now. Trust me you will Eat up for those missed days/weeks in your second trimester lol. Wish you the best! Safe and healthy pregnancy 🌸
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Daisy
16 Dec 2022

So when does the nausea end? I'm 16 weeks pregnant and I still have nausea. I have two boys but when I was pregnant with them I never experienced any symptoms. My pregnancy with them was like a walk in the park so this is all new to me. Does nausea is really driving me insane I've became very picky with foods which I've never been picky. I just want to get to my normal eating again and enjoy food.

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Dani
My mom and others I know we're the same with there boys but when they had girls it made them way sick
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Daisy
whatever I get I'm happy with, but to be honest I do hope for a girl LOL but we'll see. But I can tell you this pregnancy is kicking my butt I really don't know how to deal with this it sucks!
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Karlee
21 Nov 2022

I'm hitting the really uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. My nausea is coming back, my boobs hurt, fatigue, lightening crotch, can't sleep. 🥺 #29weeks #inpain

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Jamalia Barclay
😩😩😩😩. I’m living your pain
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Niyah
7 Jan 2022

i’m now experiencing nausea at night, lmfao being pregnant sucks😂 like i get, the cute baby is at the end of the tunnel but the stuff we go through to get the baby is a draggggg

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Estelle
Ohhh lord 😩😩😩we same here girl Wen I spent a day w/o vomiting I am like ok something is wrong Night day evening Back pain Feeling lazy even with myself
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Renatta
What do you guys do to try to subside the nausea? Any advice for it?
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Brittany
15 Dec 2021

I’m 14 weeks and feel like there is no end to the nausea. The past few days have been horrible. I have aversions to everything. Hoping an end is in sight

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Thalia
Peppermint helped ALOT , try fruits & water in the mornings !!
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