Sonia Devi Sonia Devi Asked 6 months ago

When does morning sickness peak in pregnancy?

My morning sickness has been really bad lately, almost unbearable. I'm trying to understand the pattern. When does morning sickness typically peak in pregnancy, and how long does that phase last?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Hey! From what I've heard from my older sis and her friends, it usually gets worse around 9-10 weeks. After that, it kinda starts to get better for most people. But yeah, everyone is different na.

Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hi! Generally, morning sickness is at its peak between the 8th and 10th week of pregnancy. For many, it starts subsiding by the second trimester. It can be quite tough, so please take care and rest whenever you can.

Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Peak morning sickness is typically around 9-10 weeks. It's usually worst then. After that, it should start easing up. Don't worry, it's a phase.

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Priya Kulkarni Priya Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, honestly, for most it's like week 9-10 when it's the worst. Mere saath bhi aisa hi hua tha. But good news hai, after that it mostly gets better. Hang in there!

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Beta, usually the feeling of nausea and vomiting is strongest around the second month and a half or third month of pregnancy. Don't worry too much, it usually settles down after that. Just try having small sips of ginger tea, it sometimes helps.

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Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I've been tracking this through a few pregnancy apps, and most data points to weeks 8-10 as the peak for morning sickness. They also suggest eating small, frequent meals to manage it better. Hope that helps!

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