Friday, July 18, 2008

Evolutionary Explanation For Pregnancy Related Nausea

PhysOrg - Pregnant women get morning sickness to protect fetus
"...nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is beneficial by expelling such foods as meat and strong-tasting vegetables that historically and still may contain harmful toxins and microorganisms that could potentially sicken the woman and damage her fetus just when its organs are developing and are most vulnerable to chemicals,"