morning sickness

noun

: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy

Examples of morning sickness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even though science has confirmed that morning sickness is a good sign, there is no evidence that the lack of symptoms makes a pregnancy more risky. Maria Carter, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 Some cannabis dispensaries have advertised their products as a cure for morning sickness, but Metz emphasizes that safer alternatives exist. Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024 Comedian Amy Schumer also landed in the hospital with the condition during her second trimester, which is traditionally when morning sickness eases. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 Talk to a health care provider if at-home remedies don't adequately manage your morning sickness symptoms. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 This severe type of morning sickness is called hyperemesis gravidarum. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 22 Jan. 2024 Getty Image Expecting women know to anticipate morning sickness, a potentially debilitating side effect that plagues 80% of pregnant women. Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 16 Dec. 2023 Lindsey was battling morning sickness by game seven of the World Series. Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 Most people who have no morning sickness have healthy pregnancies. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morning sickness was in 1803

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“Morning sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20sickness. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

morning sickness

noun
: nausea that occurs typically in the morning and that is usually associated with the early months of pregnancy

Medical Definition

morning sickness

noun
: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy

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