Linked to lower risk of pregnancy loss.

PositionMorning Sickness - Brief article

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of miscarriage in pregnant women, according to a study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, Md.

Nausea and vomiting that occur in pregnancy often is called "morning sickness," as these symptoms typically begin in the morning and usually resolve as the day progresses. For most women, nausea and vomiting subside by the fourth month of pregnancy. Others may have these symptoms for the duration of their pregnancies. The cause of morning sickness is not known, but researchers have proposed that it protects the fetus against toxins and...

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