One study showed that women who had morning sickness severely enough to be hospitalized during their pregnancy were slightly more likely to have girls rather than boys. Severe morning sickness is called hyperemesis gravidarum. What is more worrisome is the sudden disappearance of early pregnancy symptoms, including morning sickness. If this happens and you are worried, you can call your doctor. It could be a sign of problems with the pregnancy such as an impending miscarriage or it could be a non-issue.
You are losing weight.You are dehydrated.You can’t function at work.You can’t function at home.You are concerned.
Over the counter medications can be helpful for some women. None of these are approved for use with morning sickness, but with guidance from your doctor or midwife, they may be helpful:
EmetrolGingerReflux medications (Pepcid, Zantac)Some herbal substances with the help of your practitionerUnisom Nighttime Sleep Aid (not the SleepGels) combined with vitamin B6Vitamin B6
There are also prescription drugs that can be useful in helping control nausea and vomiting. These can include:
Zofran (expensive, not always covered by insurance)Phenergan (pill and suppository form)Compazine
There are also IV medications and other medications used to treat hyperemesis gravidarum. Medications are not used for the entire pregnancy unless symptoms persist that long. You and your practitioner can talk about what the best plan is for your pregnancy.
