First Signs of Pregnancy
3. Early Signs of Pregnancy - Nausea
Nausea can be described as an uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation where there is an urge to vomit. Although there is no pain, nausea can become debilitating if prolonged as it causes discomfort at the back of the throat, upper abdomen, and chest. In pregnancy, nausea with or without vomiting is more commonly known as morning sickness.
This term is a misnomer as it can occur at any time and usually begins a month after becoming pregnant. Some women may even experience it even earlier while some may not have it at all. Pregnancy hormones have been thought to be the cause of nausea. A poll on pregnancy symptoms by the American Pregnancy Association showed that 25% of women experienced nausea as the first sign of pregnancy.
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