US Medical Term · maternity
Morning Sickness
Náuseas del embarazo
Also: Malestar matutino (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Morning Sickness |
| Spanish (Español) | Náuseas del embarazo |
| Chinese (中文) | 孕吐 |
| Korean (한국어) | 입덧 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ốm nghén |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Morning sickness |
| Portuguese (Português) | Enjoo matinal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการแพ้ท้อง |
| Japanese (日本語) | つわり |
What it means
Morning sickness refers to nausea and vomiting that are common during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Despite the name, symptoms can occur at any time of day. It is triggered by rising levels of pregnancy hormones and affects up to 80% of pregnant people. Mild morning sickness is considered normal and usually resolves by weeks 12 to 16. Eating small, frequent meals and staying hydrated can help. A severe form called hyperemesis gravidarum causes intense vomiting and dehydration requiring medical treatment. Contact your provider if you cannot keep fluids down or are losing weight.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have severe morning sickness and can't keep anything down — what can I take safely?
Tengo náuseas del embarazo muy fuertes y no puedo retener nada — ¿qué puedo tomar de forma segura?
My morning sickness has lasted past 16 weeks — is that normal?
Mis náuseas del embarazo han durado más de 16 semanas — ¿eso es normal?
Are there any safe prescription medications for morning sickness?
¿Hay medicamentos recetados seguros para las náuseas del embarazo?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
O21 Excessive vomiting in pregnancyRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026