Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What's Morning Sickness? What Causes Severe Morning Sickness? Other things that can increase a woman's chances of having severe morning sickness include: carrying multiples twins, triplets, etc. When Should I Call the Doctor? Medical treatment can include: a short period of not eating to rest the gastrointestinal system intravenous IV fluids vitamin and nutritional supplements Some women might get medicine to stop the vomiting, either by mouth or through an IV.
It can also help to: Eat a bland diet. Eat frequent small meals. Drink plenty of liquids when not feeling nauseated. Avoid spicy and fatty foods. Eat high-protein snacks. Avoid sensory stimuli that can act as triggers like specific smells or noises. What Else Should I Know? Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional.
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Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Symptoms of morning sickness The myth of hysteria and morning sickness Possible causes of morning sickness Morning sickness and your baby Severe morning sickness hyperemesis gravidarum Managing morning sickness Seeing your doctor about morning sickness Where to get help Things to remember.
Symptoms of morning sickness Symptoms of morning sickness can include: Nausea Loss of appetite Vomiting Psychological effects, such as depression and anxiety. The myth of hysteria and morning sickness Unrelenting morning sickness can have a profound effect on your quality of life, preventing you from working, socialising and looking after your other children. Possible causes of morning sickness The cause of morning sickness remains a mystery, but it is thought a combination of physical and metabolic factors play a significant role, including: High levels of hormones, including oestrogen Fluctuations in blood pressure, particularly lowered blood pressure Altered metabolism of carbohydrates The enormous physical and chemical changes that pregnancy triggers.
Morning sickness and your baby Some women are concerned that the action of vomiting may threaten their unborn baby. Severe morning sickness hyperemesis gravidarum Severe morning sickness is known as hyperemesis gravidarum HG , and can affect around one in 1, pregnant women. The possible complications of untreated hyperemesis gravidarum include: Electrolyte imbalances Extreme depression and anxiety Malnourishment of the fetus Excessive strain on vital organs, including the liver, heart, kidneys and brain.
Eat a few dry crackers or plain sweet biscuits before getting out of bed in the morning. In general high-carbohydrate meals are well tolerated. Eat small meals regularly, as an empty stomach tends to trigger nausea. It may help to avoid cooking or preparing foods. Drink as much as you can manage. Morning sickness is unpleasant, and can significantly affect your day-to-day life.
But it usually clears up by weeks 16 to 20 of your pregnancy and does not put your baby at any increased risk. There is a chance of developing a severe form of pregnancy sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum. This can be serious, and there's a chance you may not get enough fluids in your body dehydration or not get enough nutrients from your diet malnourishment. You may need specialist treatment, sometimes in hospital.
Sometimes urinary tract infections UTIs can also cause nausea and vomiting. A UTI usually affects the bladder, but can spread to the kidneys. If you're well, it's really important you go to all your appointments and scans for the health of you and your baby.
If you're pregnant, hospitals and clinics are making sure it's safe for you to go to appointments. They will advise you what to do. Every pregnancy will be different.
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