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SICKNESS

SICKNESS OR MORNING SICKNESS IS COMMON WITH MANY WOMEN FEELING NAUSEOUS AND VOMITING DURING PREGNANCY. USE THE GUIDE TO HELP UNDERSTAND AND HELP SICKNESS IN PREGNANCY

TREATING SICKNESS

  • Get plenty of rest
  • Eat or drink  ginger
  • Avoid strong foods and drinks
  • Eat plain foods and drinks
  • Sip water regularly
  • Eat small and frequent meals
  • Eat cold foods hot meals
  • Try sickness bracelets
  • Pregnancy safe anti-sickness medicine

HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM

Some pregnant women experience very bad nausea and vomiting. Excessive nausea and vomiting is known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). If you have HG symptoms, contact the hospital as soon as possible.

SYMPTOMS

  • Severe and prolonged nausea/vomiting
  • High temperature
  • Weight loss
  • Low blood pressure
  • Heightened sense of smell
  • Excessive saliva
  • Headaches and constipation
  • Dehydration (thirsty, tired, dizzy, not peeing much, having dark yellow pee)

IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT