Most articles about morning sickness cover all the various ways to try and prevent you from actually being sick. While this is always preferable, in the real world it's not always possible.
Many pregnant women will experience morning sickness is pregnancy, most of them will experience it in early pregnancy, though a few will have it in the third trimester. The unlucky ones experience both. While it can strike at any point during the day, it may cause the most problems if you're feeling ill during work time.
You may only experience the feeling of nausea, but not vomiting, or you might have both. Either way it's a good idea to plan ahead. One of the first things to think about is how you're going to safely get to and from work. You might consider public transportation or even car pooling if you're feeling nauseated or dizzy. Both of these can interfere with your ability to drive. This may not always be possible. In that case be sure to have your car prepared. A big glass of ice water can sometimes help, as well as driving with the window down or with the cool air on your face. Worst case scenario, have a couple of plastic grocery bags (without holes!) tucked near by. You can also pull over to a safe spot until the wave of nausea or vomiting passes.
Once you arrive at work you can freshen up if you've been ill on your way in. Some women find that eating as soon as they get up makes the ride to work more bearable. Deep breathing can also help delay these feelings for a few minutes.
At your desk you might want to plan the route to the nearest bathroom, or again keep those plastic grocery bags handy. Even a waste basket can be good, and usually there are plenty around. If you're lucky enough to have your own office, you can quietly shut the door. If you work in a cubicle try to borrow a private enclosed space or head to the employee lounge or restroom. Cool rags around your throat and on your forehead may also help.
You might even want to try and enlist some help from your office mates. They might be able to cover for you while you step away from your desk. The down side to this is if you wanted to keep the good news a surprise for awhile longer, this might make it harder to achieve. So be sure you place your trust in someone who can keep your secret until you're ready to share.
To freshen up after a bout with nausea or vomiting you can try a pocket toothbrush. If toothpaste is something that is making you nauseated you can try using children's tooth paste with different flavors, or a really soft bristled toothbrush. One mom told me that resorting to baking soda and salt as toothpaste really helped her get through those first few weeks. Another breath freshening technique is to use mints or even the square sheets of gelatin that are impregnated with mouth wash that melt quickly.
Hopefully you won't ever need this information. And here's to hoping it passes quickly if you do!
Source:
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/morningsickness/a/msatwork.htm
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience signs or symptoms of pregnancy within a week of conception. For other women, pregnancy symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy signs symptoms. If you have been sexually active and experiencing any of the following symptoms it is important to take a pregnancy test.
Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.
Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.
Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.
Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.
Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.
Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.
Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.
Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.
Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.
Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.
Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.
Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.
Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.
Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.
Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.
Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.
Source:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/earlypregnancysymptoms.html
Thinking you might be pregnant and wondering what the most common signs of pregnancy are. Well, we got them for you. We've included all the common symptoms as well as some the less common ones. Examine the symptoms to your heart's content, but remember your doctor is the only one who can confirm pregnancy.
COMMON SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:
No menstrual period
Although this is not proof positive, absence of your menstrual cycle is a good indicator of pregnancy.
Fatigue and sleepiness
For many women, fatigue is the first symptom of pregnancy. If you suddenly find yourself needing an afternoon nap, you could be pregnant.
Breast changes
Along with fatigue, breast changes are possibly the earliest sign of pregnancy. Breast changes include fullness, tenderness, sensitivity to touch, change in size, and darkening of the areola.
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting, also known as morning sickness, is another symptom of pregnancy. Not all women experience morning sickness and morning sickness may not occur until two to four weeks after a missed period. Generally, morning sickness resolves or improves in the second trimester.
Frequent urination
Once you become pregnant, your blood volume increases and your kidneys increase in size. These factors can lead to an increase in urination.
Fullness, bloating, achiness in the abdominal area
Believe it or not for many women the symptoms of pregnancy mimic the symptoms of PMS. If you are experiencing PMS symptoms, don't rule out the possibility of pregnancy. Some women will also complain of diarrhea or constipation in pregnancy
Mood swings and irritability
Hormonal changes combined with fatigue may cause mood swings and irritability. If you find yourself incredibly crabby this could be a sign of pregnancy. Keep in mind, however, that crabbiness is also a sign of PMS.
Other common signs of pregnancy include an increase in vaginal secretions, aversion to certain foods or smells, weight gain, and constipation.
LESS COMMON SIGNS OF PREGNANCY:
Implantation bleeding
An estimated twenty percent of women will experience bleeding when the fertilized egg implants into the uterus. Implantation bleeding is typically light in color and amount and generally occurs six to ten days past ovulation.
Headaches
For women that suffer from headaches, pregnancy usually decreases the frequency of headaches. For some, however, there will be a marked increase in the amount of headaches during pregnancy.
Source:
http://www.justmommies.com/articles/signs_and_symptoms.shtml
Most articles about morning sickness cover all the various ways to try and prevent you from actually being sick. While this is always preferable, in the real world it's not always possible.
