Morning sickness during pregnancy is a common condition. It affects about 70% of pregnant women and usually begins around the sixth week of pregnancy, lasting for several weeks or even months. Symptoms typically improve during the second trimester (weeks 13 to 27, roughly the middle of pregnancy).

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that there might be a hidden benefit behind nausea, especially when it’s accompanied by vomiting.

Researchers found that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are associated with a lower risk of miscarriage, confirming the old belief that morning sickness is a sign the baby is developing well.

In the study, 800 pregnant women were monitored from the 2nd to the 8th week daily, and from the 9th to the 36th week monthly. The results showed that 185 pregnancies ended in miscarriage, while the rest were full-term and successful.

According to the findings, 50% of women who experienced only nausea up to the 8th week had a good pregnancy outcome (not miscarriage), while 75% of those who had both nausea and vomiting up to the 8th week also had a positive outcome.

In short, the conclusion is that when pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, they shouldn’t worry—but rather feel reassured, no matter how unpleasant the symptoms may feel!

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