Morning sickness or nausea (with or without vomiting) is a common symptom of early pregnancy that is caused by changes in hormones.

At week 13 of pregnancy, you officially enter your second trimester and hopefully any morning sickness has eased off.

By week 8, you might be experiencing morning sickness, need frequent trips to the toilet, and feel tired or moody.

Many women experience morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) in early pregnancy, and the symptoms can actually occur at any time of the day or night.

Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) is a common problem, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are common and affect women differently. Dr Joe discusses the causes and morning sickness remedies in this video.

Morning sickness is typically at its worst early in the day but it can strike at any point during the day or night.

Most women have mood changes and morning sickness in pregnancy. Our Dads Guide explains how men can help their partners cope with this part of pregnancy.

Tiredness and morning sickness often ease up in pregnancy’s second trimester. Our guide explains how this can be a special time for men and their partners.

During the first 12 weeks or 3 months of your pregnancy, you will usually only put on about 1 or 2 kilos, or possibly less if you have morning sickness. Most of this weight is in the placenta (the afterbirth) and in your breasts, uterus and in the extra blood your body will make.