🤰 Morning Sickness: When It Starts, When It Ends, and How to Cope

4월 24, 2025

🤰 Morning Sickness: When It Starts, When It Ends, and How to Cope

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey — but for many expectant mothers, it begins with a not-so-pleasant companion: morning sickness.
If you’re newly pregnant and wondering when this queasy phase will start (and more importantly, when it will end),
this guide will walk you through the timeline of morning sickness, why it happens, and how you can manage it effectively. 🌿

📌 What Is Morning Sickness?

Morning sickness is one of the most common early pregnancy symptoms.
Despite the name, it can occur at any time of day and is usually triggered by hormonal changes.

Common symptoms include:

Nausea (especially on an empty stomach)
Vomiting
Sensitivity to smells
Loss of appetite
Excess saliva production

It’s estimated that up to 80% of pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness, making it a very normal (though uncomfortable) part of early pregnancy.

🕒 When Does Morning Sickness Start?

For most women, morning sickness starts between week 5 and week 6 of pregnancy.
This typically aligns with the time when you first miss a period and take a pregnancy test.

📌 Note: You may begin feeling slightly nauseous even before confirming pregnancy, as hormone levels shift rapidly.

⏳ When Does Morning Sickness End?

The good news? For the majority of women, morning sickness eases around week 12 to 16.
This is when the placenta becomes fully functional, and hormone levels stabilize.

Type	Duration
Mild/Typical	Ends by week 14–16
Prolonged	Continues up to week 20 or more
Severe (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)	May require medical attention and last much longer

⚠️ If your symptoms persist beyond week 20, include severe vomiting, weight loss, or dehydration, consult your OB-GYN immediately.

🌿 Tips to Ease Morning Sickness

While it may not be possible to eliminate nausea entirely, you can minimize its impact with the following strategies:

✅ 1. Don’t Let Your Stomach Get Empty

Eat a small snack (like crackers or toast) before getting out of bed
Avoid long gaps between meals

✅ 2. Eat Small, Frequent Meals

Eat 5–6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones
Avoid greasy, spicy, or strong-smelling foods

✅ 3. Use Ginger or Lemon

Ginger tea, ginger chews, or lemon-infused water can help reduce nausea
Always check with your doctor if you have digestive sensitivities

✅ 4. Stay Hydrated

Sip water throughout the day
If plain water is hard to tolerate, try coconut water or electrolyte drinks

✅ 5. Manage Smell Sensitivity

Use a fan or open windows during cooking
Avoid triggers like perfumes, cleaning products, and fried foods

🤔 What If You Don’t Have Morning Sickness?

Not experiencing morning sickness? Don’t worry!

Every pregnancy is different, and not having nausea does not mean anything is wrong.
Some women sail through their first trimester with barely any discomfort.

Lack of symptoms doesn’t correlate with pregnancy health — it’s all about individual hormonal response.

🩺 When to See a Doctor

Contact your healthcare provider if:

You can’t keep food or liquids down for more than 24 hours
You experience weight loss
You feel extremely weak or dizzy
You're vomiting more than 3–4 times a day

These could be signs of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a serious form of morning sickness that requires treatment.

💬 Real Talk: It Will Get Better

Morning sickness can be physically and emotionally draining — especially if you’re juggling work, parenting, or other responsibilities.
But remember: for most people, it passes.

Here’s what to hold onto:

You’re not alone
There’s no “right way” to feel during early pregnancy
It’s okay to ask for help (partners, family, employers)
Rest is just as important as nutrition

📝 Summary

Topic	Details
Starts	Week 5–6
Ends	Week 12–16 (for most)
Severe case	Hyperemesis Gravidarum (may last longer)
Key tip	Snack before getting up, stay hydrated, avoid strong smells
No symptoms?	Also normal and healthy

🌟 Final Thought

Morning sickness is a temporary (though challenging) part of pregnancy.
With the right strategies and a little patience, you can get through it — and soon, you'll be welcoming your little one. 💕

You’ve got this, mama!

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