morning sickness

Scientists Find A Possible Cause For Extreme Morning Sickness

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Scientists Find A Possible Cause For Extreme Morning Sickness

When geneticist Marlena Fejzo was pregnant for the first time, she suffered from nausea and vomiting like a majority — approximately 70% — of pregnant people do. In most cases, symptoms are manageable and often dissipate by the end of the first trimester. However, Fejzo’s illness was severe. She lost 15 pounds and went to … Read more

Severe morning sickness linked to GDF15 hormone: Study

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Severe morning sickness linked to GDF15 hormone: Study

Severe morning sickness symptoms during pregnancy are likely linked to one specific hormone, according to a new study. The scientific journal Nature, which published it’s findings on Wednesday, found that nausea and vomiting, common symptoms during the first trimester of a pregnancy, are primarily caused by the GDF15 hormone — which is produced in fetal … Read more