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A plan for nausea (weeks 6–14)
What it is
70–80 % have it; peaks at ~9 weeks, mostly gone by 14–16. Small frequent meals, dry crackers before rising, ginger, vitamin B6; medicines exist.
Start preparing
- Eat something every 2–3 hours; protein plus complex carbs; cold and bland foods are easier.
- Vitamin B6 10–25 mg three times a day; ginger tea or candy; sea-bands.
- If that's not enough, ask about the doxylamine–B6 combination (first line), then metoclopramide or ondansetron.
- Iron tablets make it worse and aren't needed before week 13.
When to check with a professional
If you can't keep fluids down for 24 hours, lose more than 5 % of your weight, or your urine is dark and you feel faint — see the doctor the same day; IV fluids help fast.
Sources
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.