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Morning Sickness During Pregnancy Linked to Genetics

Did your mother have severe morning sickness when she was pregnant with you, or with your siblings? Do you have sisters who were plagued by bouts of morning sickness during their pregnancies? If so, it turns out that you are likely to experience symptoms of nausea during your pregnancy as well. Studies show that morning sickness is linked to genetics. This means it can run in families. If I remember correctly, one of my cousins suffered through severe morning sickness with all of her pregnancies. She has a daughter who may very well grow up and experience the same severe … Continue reading →

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Like Mother, Like Daughter?

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Some things about pregnancy have nothing to do with genetics. For example, if your mother had a son first, that doesn’t mean you will have a son first. Or if your mother had a ten pound baby, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will have a ten pound baby. Just because your mother had to have a c-section doesn’t mean you will, too. The list goes on! But, some things are linked to genetics. It turns out that if your mother suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, your risk of developing the same debilitating morning sickness is three times the normal rate. A … Continue reading →