The Presence of Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy _____

question 9

Multiple Choice

The presence of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy _____.

• A) is likely related to decreased levels of progesterone during pregnancy
• B) occurs in about 80 percent of pregnant women
• C) is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage
• D) occurs only in the morning for 90 percent of women
• E) may be relieved by taking iron supplements

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