Pregnancy, nausea - Myths about nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

Pregnancy, nausea

Myths about nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

There are many myths about nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Can you tell fact from fiction?

1. During pregnancy, you feel sick to your stomach only in the mornings.

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2. Vomiting during pregnancy will harm your baby.

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3. You're less likely to have a miscarriage if you feel sick to your stomach and vomit when you're pregnant.

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4. You'll stop feeling sick to your stomach after about 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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5. You're more likely to feel sick to your stomach if you're expecting twins.

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6. If you have nausea during pregnancy, you'll probably have a girl.

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This information was last updated on Oct 16, 2009

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