I haven't had much morning sickness besides nausea and I'm 14w3 days now. But I've had a cough the last few weeks and just coughed so hard I threw up. Not a little, but a ton. Is that normal, or do I have food poisoning or something?
Will call doctor when I feel like I can open my mouth without puking.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I can't say if it's normal, but I can totally see it happening! My gag reflex was SUPER messed up when I was pg. I would gag brushing my teeth, so I could see myself coughing to the point of throwing up.
squash / 13199 posts
I also gagged an threw up while brushing my teeth so it could just be that your gag reflex was triggered by all the coughing
persimmon / 1453 posts
Three cheers for the pregnancy gag reflex! During the first trimester, my body couldn't quite grasp the idea of burping, so I would barf instead.
persimmon / 1479 posts
This happens to me all the time (even at 17 weeks). Ditto other posters that the cough is stimulating your gag reflex.
pomelo / 5789 posts
Ditto everyone else. I'm 18 weeks, and while my MS is gone, I do the cough-and-puke once or twice a week.
persimmon / 1408 posts
Ahhhh!!! I had this happen to me yesterday at brunch! I'm 28 weeks and coughed and thought I was going to puke all over my plate... hahah! I had no idea pregnancy brought about a stronger gag reflex. I love HB... I always learn something new!
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
@Minnie_Girl: Oh God I HATE that feeling. Do I just have to burp? Or am I going to vom? Maybe I should go to the bathroom to burp just in case....
Pregnancy is so fun!
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts
Awww that stinks! I have only been through something similar once, but I wasn't pg at the time. And yep, it is (relatively speaking) normal to cough so hard that you get sick. Nonetheless, I still think it's a good idea to keep your Doc apprised of your situation to make sure you and your LO are okay.
kiwi / 520 posts
Coughing induced gagging/vomiting has definitely happened to me. And it didn't need to be a hard cough. Clearing my throat has also caused me to gag. Gotta love it.
cherry / 141 posts
Oh good heavens. I've never heard of the pregnancy gag reflex! Slightly terrified, LOL!!
@jedeve: I hope yours wears off soon! That sounds like no fun 
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