Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Luke Grzeskowiak, Fellow in Medicines Use and Safety, Flinders University

Morning sickness doesn't only occur in the morning. So why do we still call it that?

Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock

As many as 90% or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often colloquially referred to as “morning sickness”.

For some, it is relatively mild, coming and going during the first trimester without much fuss. For others, it can be severe, life-changing and traumatic.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.