Treating morning sickness

Updated by the Progyny Clinical Team — May 2025

About 70 to 80 percent of pregnant people will experience morning sickness during their first trimester. Symptoms will often begin before the eighth week of pregnancy and may last into the second trimester. For some, morning sickness may be more severe or last throughout pregnancy.

Some foods, vitamins, and medicines can help ease morning sickness. Here are some helpful tips:

• Stay hydrated with water, ginger ale, and fluids with electrolytes.
• Select foods that are easy to digest and avoid an empty stomach by eating small meals more often.
• Try to avoid smells that trigger nausea.
• Try taking prenatal vitamins before bed with a small amount of food.
• Consider ginger supplements, ginger candies, ginger ale, or ginger tea. Ginger has been shown to be effective in reducing morning sickness.
• Try vitamin B6 and doxylamine (Unisom). These can be bought over the counter or prescribed by a provider.
• If symptoms are more severe, your healthcare provider may prescribe stronger anti-nausea medicine.

Morning sickness is common, but it can be treated and improved. If your symptoms are getting worse or making daily life harder, talk to your provider about possible remedies.

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Disclaimer: The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.