Roshni Patel Roshni Patel Asked 7 months ago

When do you start feeling nauseous in pregnancy?

I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm feeling okay so far, but I'm bracing myself for morning sickness. My sister had it really bad. When do women usually start feeling nauseous during pregnancy?

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Arjun Khanna Arjun Khanna Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Oh man, my sister was literally sick from week 6. Like, throwing up almost everyday. It was bad. But then some people get only mild nausea. So depends on the person I guess. My poor sis, it was tough.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Feeling nauseous can be really unsettling, especially if you're already a bit anxious about health. For me, it started around 7 weeks and lasted till 14. It felt never-ending sometimes. Just know that it's a very common experience for many.

Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It varies a lot, but typically morning sickness kicks in around 6 weeks of pregnancy. It can be mild or severe. The best advice is always to talk to your gynecologist clearly about your symptoms at your next appointment. They can offer personalized solutions and rule out anything else.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Nausea? Ha! Meri wife ko toh lagta tha kitchen ka darwaza khulte hi shuru ho jaati thi. Around 6-7 weeks she felt it, and it stayed for a good few months. We joked she was allergic to food! But it does pass, thankfully.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Nausea can be a sign, yes. For my wife, it was around 6-7 weeks. It's important to keep yourself hydrated, especially if you're throwing up. With high BP, any extra stress or dehydration is not good. Regular checkups are a must to manage everything well.

Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Most apps and health trackers show that morning sickness typically starts around week 6 and can go up to week 12-14. It's due to hormone changes. My wife found tracking her food and symptoms on an app helped us identify triggers. You can try that and see what foods or smells make it worse.

Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For most, it's typically between week 6 and 9. Mine started at 7 weeks sharp and peaked at 10. Small, frequent meals and ginger candies really helped me. Don't wait, find what works for you and consult your doctor if it's severe.

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Preeti Jain Preeti Jain Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't fall for every home remedy you read online about nausea. It's a real symptom caused by hormones. Generally, it starts early, around week 6. If it's really bothering you or affecting your eating, please verify with your doctor. They might prescribe something mild.

Avantika Sharma Avantika Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Typically, you'll start feeling nauseous around 6 weeks. It's not always 'morning' sickness; it can hit any time of day. For me, it was 24/7 for a month. Keep snacks handy and drink lots of water. If it's severe, talk to your gynae, they can help.

Pankaj Singh Pankaj Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan, nausea ka toh bahut suna hai. Meri bhabhi ko toh subah uthte hi shuru ho jaati thi, like 6th week se hi. Par sabko nahi hota itna. Kuch logo ko toh bilkul bhi nahi hota. Apna dhyaan rakho aur doctor se poochte raho na.

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