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2 Apr 2024

Managing First Trimester Nausea and Vomiting: When to Seek Medical Help

Managing First Trimester Nausea and Vomiting: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding First Trimester Nausea and Vomiting 👩‍⚕️
  • Prevalence: Approximately 70-80% of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester.
  • Causes: The exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, but it is believed to be related to the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, particularly the rise in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and estrogen levels.
  • Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting can range from mild to severe. Some women may only experience occasional nausea, while others may have frequent episodes of vomiting.
When to Seek Medical Help 🥼
  • Severe and Persistent Symptoms: If your nausea and vomiting become severe, persistent, or interfere with your ability to eat, drink, or perform daily activities, it's important to consult your healthcare provider. They can assess your condition and provide appropriate medical interventions.
  • Weight Loss: If you are losing weight due to excessive vomiting and are unable to keep any food or fluids down, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly to prevent dehydration and malnutrition.
  • Signs of Dehydration: Watch out for signs of dehydration, such as dark urine, infrequent urination, dry mouth, dizziness, or lightheadedness. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
Remember, every pregnancy is unique. It's important to listen to your body, communicate with your healthcare provider, and seek help when needed.
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Juliette
Midwife for 8+ years
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Anna
3 Nov 2023

Hey all! First time mom to be here, just wondering how y’all got through the nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. I’m having so much trouble keeping anything down even water 😩 any tips or tricks are much appreciated!

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Honestly nothing works for me I just try to keep myself hydrated. I drink the Red Powerade; mixed with a lot of ice to dilute it. I also take little sips here and there never chugging it; and I keep my food and drinks separate.
27 Mar 2024

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Shabrerraca
19 Oct 2023

So question am I the only one in the first trimester that isn’t experiencing any nausea or vomiting? This is my first pregnancy and I’m only about 5 weeks and everybody keeps asking if I’m okay and my first appointment isn’t until Nov 13th. It’s making me a bit stressed and angry 🙄

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Keeley 🫶🏽
i didn’t start getting sick until i found out at about 4 1/2-5 weeks and it didn’t get bad until now that i’m 6 weeks 😫😫
27 Mar 2024

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Rae
I didn’t get sick until like 6 weeks and now 8’ almost 8 and the nausea subsided.
27 Mar 2024

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Brittney
28 Aug 2023

Anyone else get a second wind of the first trimester nausea, vomiting and food sensitivity around 19/20 weeks?Cause what the hell 😫😭

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jaida
About to be 18 weeks, yes!
27 Mar 2024

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Amanda
25 Jun 2023

Advice on the nausea and vomiting at 20 weeks. Been sick and they stated it might be a virus but now I'm thinking it's my pregnancy. What help you mom in your first trimester? I did have a thing but it doesn't work no more.

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Dani
Saltine crackers and ginger ale got me through my pregnancy
27 Mar 2024

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Amanda
tried that it worked once then I tried it again and threw it up. 😥
27 Mar 2024

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Kami
22 Jun 2023

Nausea and vomiting luckily got better than 1st trimester but it's still awful when I wake up puking for sure 😩 so over vomiting

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Florinda
me too my nausea is terrible 🙁
27 Mar 2024

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emma
felt thisss
27 Mar 2024

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Mya
28 Mar 2023

3rd trimester  Nausea and vomiting is back 😩 heart burn is so bad I’m vomiting and chest burns when I lie down and I keep gagging. Is there anything I can take. Pepcid and Tums are no longer doing the job. I’m pretty sure the culprit is heartburn and acid reflux😫

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Natasha
Same I'm miserable
27 Mar 2024

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Masie
Girl same and I can't find anything yo help either 😥 I was talking 2 omeprazole a day, tums, rolaids and i even tried mylanta 🙃 nothing helps
27 Mar 2024

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Kristina
14 Feb 2023

The all day nausea and vomiting is really starting to get the best of me. Does anyone have any secrets? I’m going to call my doctor in the morning to ask for zofran, but I hear you have to wait until the second trimester.

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Jakima
They gave me zofran when I found out I was pregnant I think you could take it now
27 Mar 2024

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Mina R.
12 Jul 2022

First time mom, currently 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant. First day of fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Is there anything that can help? #morningsickness

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jenn
Congrats hun.. I'm a first time mom my self to a 3 month old .. When I found out I was pregnant i started getting nausea and vomiting . the best home remedies I did was sip on warm water and put a warm cloth on my stomch . if that doesn't work I will call your doctor tell them how you're feeling and they can send you in something that will help you and not harm the baby please do not take Pepto Bismol you could also try drinking small amounts of ginger ale! I hope this helps a little bit I try and give the best advice I can give
27 Mar 2024

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Mina R.
thank you so much. I will try that. Seeing my doctor on Thursday will ask if the home remedies don't work. Thank you ❤
27 Mar 2024

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Camryn
11 Jul 2022

So I didn’t have bad nausea and vomiting my first and second trimester but now all of a sudden I can’t eat without throwing it up

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Robin
I would tell your doctor, I had to be prescribed acid reflect medication
27 Mar 2024

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