Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Asked 9 months ago

When does sickness occur in pregnancy?

I'm in my first trimester and starting to feel nauseous. My sister said this is common. At what point in pregnancy does sickness typically start for most women?

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Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Aah, the dreaded sickness! It usually kicks in around week 6 and can make even your favorite foods seem unappealing. But don't worry, for most, it starts to get better by the second trimester, and then you can truly enjoy all those delicious pregnancy cravings!

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Beta, morning sickness, ya fir pregnancy sickness, usually 6th week ke aas-paas start ho jaati hai. Kuch logon ko thoda pehle ya thoda baad mein bhi ho sakta hai. Don't worry too much, it's a very common sign that things are progressing. Just take care of yourself.

Radhika Sharma Radhika Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Usually, the sickness starts around 6 weeks into the pregnancy, but sometimes even earlier. Ginger tea or plain crackers can help a little. If it's very severe or you can't keep anything down, it's important to see your doctor right away, don't just rely on home remedies for that.

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Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

According to my health apps and articles, morning sickness usually begins between weeks 4 and 9, with week 6 being the most common time for it to kick in. It's caused by rising hormone levels. Tracking your symptoms might help you identify triggers too!

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Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Meri wife ko toh exactly 6th week se start ho gaya tha, aur subah se shaam tak rehta tha. It's very common in the first trimester. Just try to eat small, frequent meals and avoid strong smells. And talk to your doctor, they can suggest some safe remedies.

Sneha Patel Sneha Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Most commonly, it begins around the 6th week of pregnancy. It can be tough, but it's often a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Hope you find some relief soon.

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