morning sickness

American  

noun

1. nausea occurring in the early part of the day, especially as a characteristic symptom in the first months of pregnancy.

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morning sickness British  

noun

1. nausea occurring shortly after rising: an early symptom of pregnancy

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Etymology

Origin of morning sickness

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The intense morning sickness she endured during the pregnancy had eroded the enamel on her teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 80% of pregnant women experience morning sickness, according to the NHS, with some expectant mums having such extreme nausea that they struggle with daily life.

From BBC

Lady Beckham brings him up in conversation, when discussing the morning sickness she faced while pregnant with him and performing with the Spice Girls.

From BBC

She also said she was struggling with morning sickness at the time of the incidents and did not believe she had been deliberately dishonest.

From BBC

Sickness in pregnancy, often called morning sickness, is very common, with eight out of 10 pregnant women experiencing symptoms.

From BBC