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8 Weeks Pregnant And Nauseous All Day, Not Just Mornings, Is This Normal?

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Asked on October 21, 2026

Patient's Query

I'm 8 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I feel sick all day, not only in the morning. I throw up once or twice a day but I can keep water and some crackers down. Everyone calls it morning sickness but mine lasts all day. Is this normal and what can I do?

Symptoms for
1 to 4 weeks

Quick Answer

Yes, nausea in early pregnancy is very common and can last all day, despite the name morning sickness. It usually eases between weeks 14 and 20. Small frequent meals, plain crackers before getting up, sipping fluids between meals and ginger can help. Tell your doctor if you cannot keep fluids down.

Detailed Answer

Answered by Medical Doctors Team

Yes, nausea in early pregnancy is very common and, despite the name morning sickness, it can last all day. It usually starts around week 6, is strongest between weeks 8 and 12, and gets better for most women by weeks 14 to 16.

Eat small meals every two to three hours, keep plain crackers next to your bed and eat a few before getting up, sip fluids between meals rather than with them, and try ginger tea or ginger biscuits. Avoid strong smells and greasy food. Talk to your obstetrician if you cannot keep any fluids down for more than a day, you pass very little urine, you feel dizzy or faint, or you are losing weight, as you may need treatment for severe pregnancy sickness.

Specialist you can consult Dr. Anthony Chavez, MD Obstetrician
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Sources

  1. Vomiting and morning sickness, NHS nhs.uk
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