How Long Will I Experience Morning Sickness During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jan 2014

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Mon, 6 Jan 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi I am 8 weeks pregnent. I am suffering from Morning sickness. Cant join my work. I work in hotel Park Hyatt as team leader Front Office. But I am unable to stand for more than half an hour. Will I be able to continue my work ar i need to leave. Please advice.

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: hold on Detailed Answer: Hi Anamita, Morning sickness is common in early pregnancy. It will get much better afer you cross the first trimester. If you can manage another few weeks, you should feel better and wont have to leave work. Take tab doxinate 2 tabs at bedtime and two tabs mid day for a few days and see how you feel. Weak tea, plain crackers and biscuits will help in the morning .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (13 minutes later)

My job is to stand for continuous 10 to 11 hrs. will I be able to continue it as I feel very sick these days and want to take maximum rest.

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: depends on you Detailed Answer: There should not be any problem if you can handle it . Since the morning sickness is reduced you will feel better . You are weak now since you can't eat and keep anything down . I suggest you rest till your morning sickness subsides then see how you feel . Start taking the tablet i mentioned . But its better to rest for few mins and sit in betweeen those 10 hrs .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar