Morning Sickness: What’s Normal — and When to Seek Medical Care

Understanding Nausea & Vomiting During Pregnancy

Morning sickness affects nearly 70–80% of pregnant women, most commonly during the first trimester. Despite its name, nausea can happen at any time of day. Hormonal changes — especially rising hCG and progesterone levels — are the primary cause.

While unpleasant, mild nausea and occasional vomiting are typically normal.

What You Can Do at Home

• Eat small, frequent meals

• Avoid greasy or spicy foods

• Stay hydrated with small sips throughout the day

• Try ginger or vitamin B6 (with OB approval)

• Avoid lying flat after eating

When It’s More Than “Morning Sickness”

Seek medical attention if you experience:

• Inability to keep fluids down for 24 hours

• Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness)

• Weight loss

• Severe abdominal pain

• Vomiting blood

These may signal Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which requires medical evaluation.

📍 Need Immediate Relief?

If nausea becomes severe, GI Urgent Care of Florida offers same-day evaluation without the ER wait.

GI Urgent Care of Florida
🌐 www.giurgentcare.com
📞 Call or walk in for same-day GI evaluation

For ongoing digestive care during pregnancy:

Digestive & Liver Center of Florida (DLCFL)
🌐 www.dlcfl.com
📞 Schedule a gastroenterology consultation