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Emetophobia and pregnant?

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Meeurf66
Hi mamas,

I'm 5 weeks pregnant and the only symptoms I have are fatigue, occasional cramps, and heightened sense of smell. I have a lot of anxiety that I can't talk to anyone about, and I'm afraid people will laugh at me if I do. I'm really scared of vomiting; just the idea makes me anxious. I hear that most women (80%) do vomit, but I'm not sure if that refers to vomiting or just nausea. I've taken precautions just to be safe and have medicine at home. Still, I feel anxious and worried... I'm so scared that it will start in week 6 or 7 and I'll have to deal with it, while so many women never get that far. What are your tips? Can it still go wrong and give me severe nausea or something from now on?

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  1. Puck #2

    I think this phobia is more common than you might think. I don't have it myself, but I know someone who does, and I've read about it here before. There's definitely a previous thread discussing this. Maybe you can search for it on the forum? Good luck.

  2. Moon #3

    I understand it’s hard for you to talk about it, but a GP or midwife will definitely take you seriously if you tell them this. Maybe they can guide you through this.
    I get really nauseous in the mornings and even had to throw up; my appetite was completely gone. Since it was hard to combine with my work, where I can’t just come in late or leave early when things don’t go well, and because I had very little energy since I barely ate anything, I asked for medication and it works really well. I haven’t thrown up since. Besides, there are lots of tips online that your midwife can give you to help with the nausea. For me, it helps to take it easy in the mornings. Set the alarm earlier so you can wake up gradually. Before getting up, I take a sip of water, eat a few bites of a cracker, and then lie back down. After that, I get up slowly, and it goes well.

  3. Anonymous Guest #4

    I did feel nauseous, but I never actually had to throw up. It can really vary from person to person.
    Anyway, I always kept crackers or something similar nearby (or cucumber)—that was the only thing I could keep down and that didn’t make me feel more nauseous. Eating small amounts every two hours also helped me manage the nausea.

  4. Mimi Guest #5

    I heard that it also helps to eat something before going to bed. The nausea can come from hunger.

  5. ano Guest #6

    So relatable, unfortunately. That's also the reason I've been lurking here for several years but still haven't dared to take the step I really want to but I'm so scared
    Anyway, wishing you lots of success and hopefully you won't get nauseous

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