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Do any mom's over 40 who are pregnant experience excess saliva?

I'm having extra saliva and it makes me feel uncomfortable. Do anyone have any advice?
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I hadn't really heard of that but when I looked it up, it has a name and everything! This increased saliva is associated with nausea and vomiting. Do you have these symptoms as well.  Ptyalism gravidarum  is the name. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26264544/  Talk to your doctor about it as they may be able to help you if it is going on to a level that is uncomfortable.  It's generally harmless in terms of the pregnancy though.
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How are you doing?  Are you having this issue?  Just curious.
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