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Morning Sickness - FAQs


Q: Who treats morning sickness?

A: If you suffer from morning sickness consult your gynecologist or your family physician.

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Q: What are the causes of morning sickness?

A: Morning sickness can result from –

    An increase in estrogen hormone level
  • Low blood sugar
  • Increase in progesterone levels
  • Increase in progesterone levels
  • Increase in sensitivity to triggers such as odors or food

Q: How can I control morning sickness?

A: The following are some of the methods by which morning sickness can be controlled-

    Smell freshly cut lemons
  • Avoid an empty stomach
  • Eat small meals
  • Try taking ginger tea or ginger ale
  • Drink liquids about 30 min after eating solid foods
  • Sucking ice cubes made of water or fruit juice
  • Suck on a lollipop

Q: Are there medicines to counter morning sickness?

A: Usually no medicine is required unless the person is dehydrated or mal nourished. In severe cases anti-nausea medications may be prescribed.

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