Pregnancy, nausea
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Questions to ask your doctor

If you feel very sick to your stomach and are vomiting a lot during your pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor to find out more. Here are some questions that you might ask.

  • Is my baby at risk?
  • Is my health at risk?
  • How can I change my diet so I feel less sick?
  • What natural treatments can reduce my morning sickness?
  • Is there any medication that will keep me from throwing up?
  • Will medication harm my baby?
  • Do I need treatment in the hospital?
  • When should I contact you if I keep throwing up?
  • How do I know if I'm becoming
     
     
     
     
     
    dehydrated
    When you're dehydrated, you don't have enough fluid in your blood. This could be because you're not drinking enough or because you're losing water by sweating or having diarrhea.
     
     
     
     
     
    dehydrated?
  • When should I start to feel better?

This information was last updated on May 12, 2009
BMJ Group
This information is for educational use only, and is not a substitute for prompt professional medical advice. Readers should always consult a physician or other professional for advice and treatment.
© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2009. All rights reserved.
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