“Doctor… I don’t even know how to explain it.”

“My stomach just feels… dirty.”

Not painful.

Not exactly sick.

Just…

Dirty.

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you probably know exactly what that feeling is.

It may come with:

Nausea

Vomiting

Heartburn

Constant spitting

Suddenly hating smells you once loved

Food aversions

The good news?

For most women, this is caused by the normal hormonal changes of pregnancy and usually improves with time.

However…

If you’re unable to keep food or fluids down…

You’re vomiting blood…

You have severe abdominal pain…

You develop a fever…

please seek medical care promptly. These are not symptoms to ignore.

How would YOU describe that feeling?

Did your stomach feel “dirty,” “bitter,” “upside down,” or something completely different?

Tell me in the comments.

Your words might help another mum realise she’s not alone.