Scientists have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness
Scientists have identified the hormone that causes morning sickness in pregnant women.
The mystery behind morning sickness - characterised as nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy - has been solved by scientists who have recently discovered the specific hormone after studying severe cases of the bodily reaction.
A recently published study in the scientific journal said said the hormone is produced by the placenta as well as other tissues outside of pregnancy. In another study from the the hormone was linked to causing nausea and vomiting, scientifically referred to as emesis.
