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Nausea and vomiting, known as morning sickness, occurs in 80% of pregnant women. [9] Although described as "morning sickness," pregnant women can experience this nausea any time of day or night. The exact cause of morning sickness remains unknown.
Typically the symptoms occur between the 4th and 16th week of pregnancy. [2] About 10% of women still have symptoms after the 20th week of pregnancy. [2] A severe form of the condition is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and results in weight loss. [1] [6]
Often gets better but may last entire pregnancy [2] Causes: Unknown. [3] New research (late 2023) indicates an elevated level of one specific hormone. Risk factors: First pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, obesity, prior or family history of hyperemesis gravidarum, trophoblastic disorder: Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [3] Differential diagnosis
Pregnant women's main physiological complaints during the first trimester which disrupt the quality of sleep are nausea and vomiting, urinary frequency, backaches, and feeling uncomfortable and fatigued; as well as tender breasts, headache, vaginal discharge, flatulence, constipation, shortness of breath, and heartburn.
Acid reflux often worsens at night, Augelli noted, and can disrupt sleep. Research suggests that sleeping on the left side in particular may help alleviate acid reflux symptoms during the night.
Couvade syndrome, also called sympathetic pregnancy, is a proposed condition in which an expectant father experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior as his pregnant partner. [1] These most often include major weight gain, altered hormone levels, morning nausea , and disturbed sleep patterns.
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During pregnancy, women can experience a loss of postural stability, pelvic incontinence, back pain, and fatigue, among other symptoms. [citation needed] Resistance training has been found to reduce pregnancy symptoms and reduce postpartum complications.