Determinining the PUQE* score

The PUQE* score (*Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea) helps to assess the severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It can also be used to monitor changes in symptoms over time.

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Usual results

The figure shows a summary of the PUQE* scores completed by other pregnant women to date. The graph shows comparative values from data already collected. This clearly shows that the symptoms and severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can vary from woman to woman.

Mild
17% of all participants
Moderate
72% of all participants
Severe
11% of all participants

Common symptoms

Common symptoms include: a queasy feeling in the stomach accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, circulatory problems, but also food cravings.

Morning sickness

Morning sickness often occurs in the morning, hence the name. However, it can also occur during the day or, rarely, at night. The term is therefore somewhat misleading.

Nausea by trimester

Onset: Usually between the 4th and 6th week of pregnancy. Peak: Around the 10th week. Improvement: Often after the first trimester (approx. weeks 14 to 16). In about 10% of women, it can last until birth.