Im almost 8 weeks and feeling nauseous the whole day, not just morning. Cant even smell food properly. Just curious what actually causes this, like why does it happen in pregnancy?
I've been reading that hormone spikes are the main reason for nausea. Is it true that it starts exactly from the 6th week? Hoping to navigate this smoothly when my turn comes!
Nausea is triggered by rising hCG levels and a heightened sense of smell. Make sure you avoid strong kitchen smells, especially tadka, and eat cold or room-temperature foods. It usually peaks around 9 weeks and settles down by week 14.
The sudden rise in pregnancy hormones is usually the cause, and although it's very hard to deal with, it is often a comforting sign of a strong pregnancy. Please stay hydrated and if you can't keep even water down, do let your doctor know immediately.
My mother-in-law always says nausea happens because the baby's hair is growing, but physically it's just the hormones! She used to make me chew a piece of ginger with salt, and honestly, that simple home remedy worked wonders for me.
It is mainly caused by the rapid rise of pregnancy hormones like hCG in your body. It is a very normal sign of a growing pregnancy, so try to rest as much as you can.
Hormones are the main culprit behind this slow digestion and nausea. Keep dry crackers at your desk and eat small snacks every two hours to avoid an empty stomach. Don't let your stomach stay empty, or the nausea will get worse.
Blame it on the hormonal surge, especially hCG and estrogen, which slows down your digestion. Honestly, it's super annoying but totally common. Just grab some ginger ale or dry toast and push through it.
