What Can I Do About My Nausea and Vomiting During My Pregnancy?

This usually starts at about 4-6 weeks lasting until about 14 weeks. For some women this may last longer.

You can feel nauseous or actually vomit. Most commonly, sickness occurs in the morning but it can be at any time of the day. It is caused by the hormones of pregnancy relaxing the muscles of the gut.

Nausea may return towards the end of your pregnancy as there is less room for your stomach due to the size of the baby. This means that everything above your bump gets displaced.

There are several things you could try to help with this unpleasant feeling:

1. Try eating dry toast or a plain cracker before getting up in the morning
2. Get up out of bed slowly and dress slowly
3. Avoid greasy and spicy foods
4. You will need to experiment with different foods to know which foods make you feel sick
5. If you are vomiting persistently and unable to tolerate fluids then you should consult with your GP