Shreya Bose Shreya Bose Asked 6 months ago

When do you start feeling pregnancy sickness?

I just tested positive for pregnancy, and I'm wondering when the morning sickness usually kicks in. I'm a bit nervous about it. When do you typically start feeling pregnancy sickness, and how long does it last?

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Divya Prakash Divya Prakash Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, I totally panicked when my morning sickness started around week 6! I thought something was wrong because it was so intense. But my doctor reassured me it's super common and a sign of a healthy pregnancy. It usually peaks around 9-10 weeks then gets better.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Mostly, it starts around the 6th week and lasts till the 12th or 14th week. Some women don't get it much, others get it really bad. Don't worry too much, just eat small meals and stay hydrated. If it's too much, talk to your doctor.

Meera Devi Meera Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Embrace this journey with a positive heart. Pregnancy sickness, or morning sickness, often begins in the early weeks, around the first month and a half. It's your body preparing for a new life. Take care of yourself, pray, and trust in the divine process.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I've heard about morning sickness, but I didn't know it starts so early. Does it happen to everyone? And does it always mean throwing up, or can it just be a general feeling of unease? Sorry for asking so many questions.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Sunita Patel Sunita Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It can start around 6 weeks for many women. Just try to eat bland foods and rest whenever you can. It's a tough phase but it will pass.

Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Pregnancy sickness, commonly called morning sickness, usually begins around the 6th week of pregnancy and often subsides by the 12th to 14th week. It's caused by hormonal changes. Eating small, frequent meals, avoiding triggers, and staying hydrated helps a lot. If it's severe, your doctor might suggest some safe anti-emetics.

Smita Reddy Smita Reddy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

From what I've seen at the hospital and what my doctors told me, pregnancy sickness usually starts around 6 weeks. It's different for everyone in terms of severity and duration. The best thing is to discuss your symptoms clearly with your gynecologist, especially if it's impacting your daily life or causing weight loss.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, yeh toh aam baat hai. Kai mahilaon ko toh doosre mahine se hi ulti aana shuru ho jaati hai. Meri bahu ko bhi subah-subah ghabrahat hoti thi. Thoda nimbu paani piyo, aur ghar ka saaf-sutra khaana khao. Bhagwan sab theek karenge.

Kiran Gupta Kiran Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Oh, that sickness! For me, it started around the second month. Simple things helped, like keeping biscuits near the bed to eat before getting up. Also, eating small amounts frequently instead of big meals. Don't waste money on fancy remedies, just try plain ginger tea or lemon water. It's a phase, it will pass.

Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My wife had pregnancy sickness pretty early, around 5-6 weeks. It's important to keep your blood pressure stable during this time, especially if you're throwing up. Dehydration can be bad. Make sure you're keeping up with all your checkups and taking advice from your doctor seriously.

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