Nausea in pregnancy in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy - often called morning sickness - is common in early pregnancy.
See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Nausea in pregnancy from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours).
What is Nausea in pregnancy?
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy - often called morning sickness - is common in early pregnancy.
Common signs
- Nausea, often worse in the morning
- Occasional vomiting
- Food aversions
Can an Ontario pharmacist help with nausea & vomiting of pregnancy?
Yes - nausea & vomiting of pregnancy is one of the minor ailments an Ontario pharmacist can assess and, when appropriate, treat. With Pharmly, a licensed pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and follows up within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours) - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed. Start a free nausea & vomiting of pregnancy assessment.
Simple self-care
- Eat small, frequent, bland snacks
- Sip fluids often
- Ginger may help
When to see a doctor instead
See a doctor - or, for anything severe, go to the emergency department or call 911 - if you cannot keep any fluids down or are losing weight; signs of dehydration: dizziness, dark urine, little urination. Our questionnaire screens for these warning signs and points you to the right care.
What it costs
The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price and may be covered by your drug plan.
Get treated for nausea & vomiting of pregnancy
Start your free nausea & vomiting of pregnancy assessment, or see all conditions we treat.
Feel better, faster.
Start your free assessment and a licensed Ontario pharmacist will be in touch within 24 business hours (our average is about 2 hours).
Start your free assessment**Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.