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Pregnancy is tough. While there are certain perks such as the pregnancy glow and all the attention that mom-to-be’s are showered with by friends and family, it comes with a few downsides as well — morning sickness, for example. Sure, the life of a celebrity mom is better than us normal folks, but they are not immune to nausea and sickness experienced during pregnancy (1). In fact, several celeb moms have openly talked about dealing with their share of morning sickness when pregnant. Continue reading our post if you’re interested to know about 15 celeb moms who didn’t shy away from talking about the bouts of nausea they experienced during pregnancy.
1. Gal Gadot
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In an interview, the Wonder Woman actress revealed that she had a terrible case of morning sickness while filming Justice League. The actress said that her assistant would carry a bucket, and she had to run back and forth while filming to the restroom in her trailer because of it. She further stated that there was a time when she couldn’t make it to the trailer and was so loud that her assistant began singing loudly. Well, kudos to her for being honest about the pregnancy struggles.
2. Amy Schumer
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The stand-up comedian and actress have been super honest and open about her pregnancy journey. The actress has documented every phase of her pregnancy and postpartum on her social media handle. She even posted a video of her puking in the car, and we have to warn you, it’s not for the faint of heart.
3. Tamera Mowry
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Tamera Mowry is another celeb mom who dealt with nausea. In an interview, the actress shared some tips on how she combated morning sickness during her pregnancy. According to the actress, ginger tea can help combat pregnancy nausea, but she says that consuming ginger in other forms such as candy or adding a small piece in water also helps.
4. Kim Kardashian
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The most famous Kardashian, Kim once tweeted, “Wait wait wait I thought this nausea thing was supposed to be gone by now!!!! UGHHHHHH.” Yes, sometimes it can last for a long time.
5. Kate Winslet
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The Titanic actress didn’t have a pleasant pregnancy as she suffered from everything, including morning sickness, backaches, and swollen ankles. The actress opened about her struggles during pregnancy in her book.
6. Kelly Clarkson
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While some women sail through pregnancy without much trouble, it’s a tough ride for others. Singer Kelly Clarkson was so dehydrated from battling severe morning sickness that she had to be hooked up to fluids and IVs. The singer revealed that she vomited a dozen times a day during her pregnancy.
7. Kate Middleton
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Another famous mom who had a severe case of morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum is the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. The duchess suffered from severe morning sickness during all three pregnancies and was even hospitalized for the same.
8. Ali Fedotowsky
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Ali Fedotowsky lost seven pounds during her pregnancy due to morning sickness, the Bachelorette alum wrote on her blog. The celeb mom survived on dry toast and clementines towards the end of her first trimester because she couldn’t eat anything.
9. Tia Mowry
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In an interview to a leading entertainment magazine, the actress said that she wore nausea bands when she was pregnant with her son to help combat morning sickness.
10. Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen has always been honest and open about her pregnancy, and we love her for it. She once tweeted, “This baby is sucking the life from me. Drinking my water, making me dry. Eating my food, making me hungry. Taking my health, making me sick. Why do we create these monsters they want us dead.”
11. Kourtney Kardashian
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Kourtney’s sister, Khloe Kardashian was the one who spilled the beans regarding her morning sickness. Khloe said that Kourtney experienced morning sickness throughout the day, and not just in the morning.
12. Kate Hudson
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In an interview with a leading magazine, the actress revealed that the saying that being pregnant with girls makes mom-to-be’s sicker was definitely true in her case. The actress gave birth to her daughter, Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, in 2018.
13. Mariah Carey
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Being pregnant with twins is certainly not easy. Mariah Carey revealed that throwing up all the time was bad for her voice. However, the singer-songwriter sounds just as lovely as before.
14. Gwyneth Paltrow
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In an interview given to a leading magazine in 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that unlike her mom, who loved her pregnancy to bits, Gwyneth suffered from morning sickness during both her pregnancies and wanted to throw up all the time.
15. Beyonce
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Gwyneth also revealed that Beyonce threw up in between sets during her performance when she was pregnant with Ivy Blue. Well, there’s a reason why she’s the queen.
The unpleasant symptoms of morning sickness are not a easy topic to talk about, but it’s certainly nice to know that celebrities do not mind getting candid about the real and unpleasant side of pregnancy.
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