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Hi, We are in the begining of twelfth week. My wife is experiencing nausee and vomiting which started during the 6th week and still continues. She vomits 1-2 times every day regularly. Is is okay or a serious concern?. Because of nausee she avoids most of the foodstuffs. Even if she eats well one or two times a day that goes off in vomiting. Does this affect the pregnancy?
I am not when this stop. Being a vegan, her protein intake is relativly low approximately 10-15 gms a day. She was taking milk before now stopped that also.
Gerard,
This sounds like typical morning sickness. She can try some other remedies that may help, like motion sickness bands on her wrists, which may help. Also, keeping a little food in her stomach rather than trying large meals should also help. She should try to eat what sounds good to her and she feels like she can keep down, and try to take a daily vitamin, if possible. At this stage the baby will still get its nutrients from her body.
Remember to have her stay hydrated. The nausea should start to taper off soon, but some women do experience nausea/vomiting throughout their entire pregnancies. If the vomiting increases or she begins to seem dehydrated or loses more than 10 pounds, then talk to your care provider.
There are some medications that can be prescribed if the vomiting becomes too severe.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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