When we think of hormones and nausea, we typically think of how pregnant women often experience morning sickness. Morning sickness is a fairly common symptom of pregnancy, and it is very likely caused by hormones. Around 70% of all new moms-to-be will experience morning sickness. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day, […]
photo credit: Jamila Costa As we’ve talked about in the past, doctors aren’t entirely sure what exactly it is that causes morning sickness. Let’s take a look at some of the most common theories, though, so we can get a better feel for why morning sickness happens and what you might be able to do […]
photo credit: abbybatchelder Most of us consider morning sickness to simply be part of the deal during pregnancy. After all, three out of every four pregnant women experience it to one degree or another. In most cases, morning sickness is nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s regarded by many as a healthy sign that […]
photo credit: swanksalot The fact is that most women just don’t get enough nutrients when they’re pregnant. (For that matter, most people don’t get enough of the right kinds of nutrients, pregnant or not.) Prenatal vitamins are one way to make sure that your developing baby has access to all of the basic building blocks […]
photo credit: ex_magician Many women – somewhere between 50 and 75 percent – have morning sickness. Sometimes it’s mild, sometimes it’s severe. For many women, it’s triggered by smells, but for others it’s not. For the most part, we’re not sure what causes it. There’s evidence to suggest that it’s changing hormone levels messing with […]
