A week after her check-up with the gynecologist and learning of her pregnancy, Rakia did her best to look normal. Although she had to try hard to hide her morning sickness, not only in the morning but also in the afternoon. She went back to see the same doctor and complained about the morning sickness that came every day.

“Can you prescribe something to reduce it? It’s a bit annoying and ruins my mood at work.” As Rakia spilled her guts, the doctor smiled.

“Hang in there, the morning sickness will end after the second month. Eat something sweet after morning sickness, dates for example. It’s better than other sweets,...