Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Description
Join Dr. Sterling and she dives deep into the science behind nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), affecting over 90% of pregnant people. Drawing from both current research and her personal experience with severe pregnancy nausea, Dr. Sterling breaks down why it happens, what's normal, and most importantly - how to get help when you need it.
Key Moments [45 mins]
00:00 - Introduction and prevalence of NVP 05:30 - The science behind pregnancy nausea 15:45 - Risk factors and genetic components 22:30 - Treatment options and medication safety 35:15 - Nutrition strategies and prenatal vitamins 40:00 - When and how to advocate for yourself
Myth-Busting Quotes
"It's not in your head. There's a reason you feel so terrible - we have the science to prove it." - Dr. Sterling
"We are prescribing too few medications for this and aren't moving people through the treatment algorithm at a fast enough pace." - Dr. Sterling
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- Submit questions: podcast@sterlingparents.com
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