Studies estimate that nausea and vomiting occurs in 50 to 90 per cent of pregnancies. For the majority of cases morning sickness is not a serious condition and it does not place you or your baby at any risk.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe form of morning sickness a pregnant woman can have. Hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness, typically lasts until the 21st week of gestation, but there are cases where pregnant women suffer throughout the pregnancy.
The most severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is called hyperemesis gravidarum. This condition can place you and your baby at some risk as the nausea and vomiting prevent you from retaining and utilising food and fluids.
Morning Sickness:
1. Nausea sometimes accompanied by vomiting
2. Nausea that subsides at 12 weeks or soon after.
3. Vomiting that does not cause severe dehydration.
4. Vomiting that allows you to keep some food down.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
1. Nausea accompanied by severe vomiting.
2. Nausea that does not subside.
3. Vomiting that causes severe dehydration.
4. Vomiting that does not allow you to keep any food down.
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