It can happen beyond the morning
Despite its name, morning sickness can occur at any time of day. Its timing and effect on daily life differ from person to person. You do not have to wait for a routine visit to ask for help.
- Tell your care team how often you feel nauseated or vomit and what you can drink.
- Ask about the options that fit your own health and circumstances.
When to call your care team
ACOG advises contacting your obstetric care provider if you cannot keep liquids down, have a small amount of dark urine, or feel dizzy or faint when standing, which can be signs of dehydration.
- Tell the team if symptoms are worsening or you are losing weight.
- For an urgent warning sign, get medical care immediately rather than waiting to complete notes.
Discuss support and treatment
Your clinician can help you consider food, fluids and treatment options. Avoid assuming that a remedy or supplement is appropriate for you just because it helped someone else.
- Ask what to try if smells, meals or your usual routine are difficult.
- Ask before starting, stopping or changing a medicine or supplement.
Prepare a short note
If it is useful and does not delay care, note when symptoms started, how often you vomit and whether you can keep liquids down. Your care team can use the details to decide what questions to ask next.
- Ask how to reach the team after hours.
- Ask when an in-person evaluation is needed.
