A common discomfort during pregnancy, morning sickness is characterized by nausea and vomiting. Around 90 percent of women will experience morning sickness at some point while they’re pregnant. This condition is most likely to develop during the first three months of pregnancy (the first trimester).
The most frequent signs and symptoms of morning sickness are feelings of nausea, fatigue and vomiting.
Other symptoms may include:
If you’re diagnosed with severe morning sickness in Noblesville, IN, an OB/GYN at Riverview Health can help you take steps to keep you and your baby safe, while finding relief.
Experts are not certain what causes morning sickness, but they do believe it may be related to rising hormone levels during pregnancy.
Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize the symptoms of morning sickness. These may include:
If these preventive measures aren’t enough to help relieve morning sickness, your OB/GYN may recommend certain medications to alleviate discomfort. If you’d like help managing your morning sickness in Noblesville, request an appointment with an OB/GYN by calling 317.565.0535 or by completing an online appointment request form.
The OB/GYNs at Riverview Health can provide treatment for severe morning sickness for people living in Noblesville, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, Sheridan and Westfield.