The more severe the morning sickness, the healthier the baby

After 5-6 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers will experience nausea, vomiting, etc., commonly known as "morning sickness"! Generally, these symptoms will disappear after 4-5 months of pregnancy. There is a saying in folklore that "the more severe the morning sickness of the expectant mother, the healthier the fetus." Is this really the case? The more severe the morning sickness, the healthier the baby? Let's find out with this question!

The more severe the morning sickness, the healthier the baby will be?

This term is still under discussion. However, not long ago, researchers from a pediatric hospital in Australia conducted a survey and found that the greater the pregnancy reaction of the expectant mother, the more obvious the children's IQ, memory, and language ability will be. They believe that this phenomenon may be related to the growth hormone produced by the pregnant woman's body, and that it is these growth hormones that promote the growth of the fetus's head!

How does morning sickness occur?

So far, there is no clear explanation in medicine for the occurrence of morning sickness, but data show that morning sickness is mainly related to three factors: the rapid increase of hormones in pregnant women; the sense of smell becomes more sensitive during pregnancy; and the gastrointestinal tract becomes more sensitive. In addition, some reports emphasize that morning sickness is also related to genetic inheritance. If a mother experiences morning sickness, her daughter is three times more likely to experience morning sickness later.

If there is no morning sickness during pregnancy, does that mean the fetus is unhealthy?

A: No, morning sickness is not a "must" for every expectant mother!

Every expectant mother has different physical fitness, and the reaction to morning sickness is different. For those with weaker physical fitness or allergic constitution, morning sickness will be more severe; for those with good physical fitness or stronger physical fitness, morning sickness will be much less. As long as there is no spotting or unbearable pain during pregnancy, the fetus is fine. If you are really worried, you can do an ultrasound within 3 months of pregnancy.

Although the Australian report mentioned above shows that morning sickness has certain benefits for the fetus, it does not mean that "the stronger the morning sickness, the better for the fetus." Strong morning sickness may be caused by excessive growth hormone in pregnant women. Generally, pregnant women with hydatidiform mole will have similar symptoms. You must go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible. Severe vomiting will also cause imbalance of water and electrolytes in pregnant women, affect liver function tests, and in severe cases, dehydration and ketosis will occur, which is very harmful to the fetus!