Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Asked 8 months ago

What week of pregnancy does morning sickness start?

My friend just found out she's pregnant and she's already complaining about nausea. At what week of pregnancy does morning sickness usually begin? I want to know what to expect if I get pregnant.

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Radhika Iyer Radhika Iyer Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Morning sickness, which can actually be all-day sickness, usually kicks in around week 6 and can go until week 12-14. Ginger tea and small, bland meals helped me. But if it's severe and you can't keep anything down, definitely see your doctor, don't just suffer through it.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Most ladies start feeling that ghabrahat and ulti around the second month, so maybe week 6. It passes, beti, just be patient and eat whatever you feel like eating.

Prakash Menon Prakash Menon Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, or 'morning sickness,' typically begins around week 6 of gestation. It often peaks between weeks 8-10 and usually resolves by the end of the first trimester, around week 12-14. Small, frequent meals and hydration are key.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Morning sickness, haan? More like 'all-day-every-day sickness'. For my wife, it started around week 6 and felt like it lasted a lifetime till week 14. Good luck, you'll need it!

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Mostly, it starts from week 6. Some lucky ones don't get it much, others have it really bad. Just try to eat bland food, and if it's too much, tell your doctor. They can help.

Smita Gupta Smita Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Oh, I just went through this! My morning sickness started exactly at 5 weeks, and it was rough till about 13 weeks. Eating small amounts every hour helped me, along with some ginger candies.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

For me, it started around week 7. I tried to ignore it thinking it was normal, but it got so bad I couldn't eat. Please, if it's severe, talk to your doctor. Don't try to power through if it's impacting your health.

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

My wife's morning sickness started around week 5, and I panicked thinking something was wrong because it was so early! But the doctor said it's totally normal for it to start anywhere from week 4 to 9. It passed, just be patient.

Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My pregnancy app says morning sickness usually begins around week 6 and can continue into the second trimester for some. It also suggests tracking food triggers. Super helpful to know what to expect!

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Morning sickness typically appears around week 6. For managing it, focus on bland, easy-to-digest vegetarian foods like idli, poha, or plain khichdi. Avoid spicy or very oily foods, even if you feel like craving them, it can worsen it.

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