Morning Sickness occurs most commonly in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In some women, morning sickness may persist beyond this point. Morning sickness is generally caused by the many changes going on in your body, especially hormonal changes. Eating small frequent meals may help to relieve morning sickness. Dry crackers, pretzels, anything with ginger, (gingerale, gingersnaps, dry ginger in capsules or ginger tea), and sometimes sour things like sourballs or lemon peel may help. Many women find it helpful to avoid foods that are spicy, fried, gas producing or acidic. Vitamin B6 (100mg 2x per day) and Unisom 12.5 mg. 3x per day may be helpful if other measures do not seem to work. It is important to keep well hydrated. If these measures don’t help, or if unable to keep fluids down or persistent vomiting occurs, call the office.