What Causes Morning Sickness?
Help and advice for pregnant brides-to-be!

Incredibly, what causes morning sickness is not properly understood! Medical experts believe, however, that

• changes in your hormones and your body
• your fluctuating emotions
• your diet
• tiredness and stress, and
• over-sensitivity to certain smells ...

... all could be responsible for the morning sickness you are suffering from!

Popular Pregnancy Myths about What Causes Morning Sickness

Many believe that morning sickness is a sign that you could be expecting more than one baby! Are there twins in your family?

One further very common pregnancy myth is that women expecting a baby girl are most likely to have morning sickness...

Read more pregnancy myths here.

Typical morning sickness symptoms

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Sensitivity to certain foods and smells

How long does morning sickness last for?

Morning sickness usually peaks between week 6 and weeks 12-16 ... although nausea and vomiting could be a problem at any stage of your pregnancy.

When I'm sick, is my baby getting enough nutrition?

Your morning sickness and any vomiting you suffer from should not hurt your baby ... even if you are only able to keep small amounts of food and / or drinks down. This is because your digestive system slows down in pregnancy to let your body take out the maximum amount of nutrition from the food you are eating.

Find all the best morning sickness remedies here.

When should I ask for medical help with my morning sickness?

Please seek advice from your doctor or midwife if

• you can't keep food or water down, or

• you are concerned at all.

You may be suffering from severe morning sickness (hyperemisis gravidarum).

Severe morning sickness requires medical attention.

What can I try to help me feel better?

There's lots you can try to ease the misery of your morning sickness, but it's likely to be a process of 'trial and error' until you hit on the remedies that work best for you.

For some, home remedies are the first choice when dealing with morning sickness.

Many women rely on tried, tested and trusted morning sickness remedies.

Now you understand more about what causes morning sickness ... don't despair ... it doesn't last forever! And don't let it stop you having a wonderful maternity wedding day!