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morning sickness

noun

  1. nausea occurring in the early part of the day, especially as a characteristic symptom in the first months of pregnancy.


morning sickness

noun

  1. nausea occurring shortly after rising: an early symptom of pregnancy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of morning sickness1

First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

As Rachel’s dose continued to rise, she says her symptoms became worse and she also started to feel nausea and pregnancy-like symptoms, such as morning sickness.

From BBC

Though it was long thought that morning sickness is caused by hCG, the recent breakthrough has shown that HG's main cause is actually the hormone GDF15, which is part of a normal stress response.

For instance, under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a pregnant worker could have morning sickness and request time off because they feel sick or request the option to work remotely.

From Salon

The new rules include extensive details on the types of accommodations that pregnant workers can request, from temporary exemption from jobs duties like heavy lifting to considerations for morning sickness.

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