Jyoti Devi Jyoti Devi Asked 8 months ago

When does vomiting start during pregnancy?

Feeling a bit queasy sometimes and I'm wondering if it's the beginning of morning sickness. I'm very early on. Roughly when does vomiting start during pregnancy?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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My doctor explained that morning sickness, which includes vomiting, typically starts around week 6 of pregnancy. It's due to the surge in hormones like hCG. For some, it can be earlier, even week 4, and for others, it might not happen at all. It usually peaks around week 9 and then subsides.

Lakshmi Narayan Lakshmi Narayan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My mother-in-law used to say the body shows changes early. My doctor confirmed that vomiting can begin around week 6. It's not always 'morning' sickness, it can be any time. Best to keep light snacks and stay hydrated, but don't hesitate to call the doctor if it's too much.

Ankit Verma Ankit Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

From my experience with my wife, the morning sickness and vomiting started quite early, I think around the 6th week. It was tough. I'm just sharing what we went through, not medical advice, but it's a very common phase.

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Sana Khan Sana Khan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

For me, the morning sickness and vomiting started around week 6, and it completely killed my appetite for all my favorite foods! It's usually when your hormones are going crazy. Try to eat bland things and keep sipping water, you'll be back to enjoying biryani eventually!

Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh, the dreaded vomiting! For me, it started pretty sharply around week 6. I tried ginger ale, small frequent meals, even just plain biscuits first thing in the morning. These small things sometimes help, but honestly, some days you just have to ride it out. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor if it's too severe.

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Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Vomiting or morning sickness commonly begins around week 6 of pregnancy. It's due to hormonal changes. While tough, focusing on small, nutrient-dense meals that you can tolerate and staying hydrated is key. Light, doctor-approved activity can sometimes help alleviate general discomfort too.

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