Your ‘Must-Have’ Guide to Easing Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Possibly the most unpleasant aspect of early pregnancy, morning sickness is a real curse to some mothers-to-be. You might feel nauseous, weak, dizzy and drained after each episode, sadly this is typical of pregnancy. For some unfortunate women, this is a reality that stretches months into this otherwise happy and exciting time for their pregnancy. Women often wonder how they can possibly be providing their baby with the nutrients necessary for healthy growth when they are constantly ill! Pregnancy brings many worrying throughts up like this.

Reassuring is the fact that your developing baby is still getting everything that they need. When your diet is deficient in one or more nutrients during pregnancy, your body will take what it needs from your stores to nourish the fetus. Morning sickness is more uncomfortable and just plain miserable than dangerous. However, that doesn’t mean you just have to suffer through it. As each woman may find relief from a different technique, try these steps and food choices to ease your irritated stomach and get your energy back.

Rising from bed each morning with an empty stomach and low blood sugar can exacerbate the problem. Keep a few soda crackers (with some protein) and a bottle of water on the nightstand. Eat them about 15 minutes before getting out of bed and rise slowly. Eat regular, small meals with protein throughout the day to keep your stomach from feeling completely empty at any given time.

Ginger is very calming and soothing on an upset stomach. Ginger biscuits and ginger ale can help, although ginger tea seems to work the best. Ginger is also available candied and in capsules, though you should not exceed 1000 mg per day. Some women also report that mint tea works wonders, but others complain that it actually makes their stomach upset worse. Try it and see what works for you.

Papaya enzymes taken in the morning can help to ease nausea and vomiting. If this doesn’t work, try the power of a soothing scent: slice a lemon in half and smell. This is very calming for some women as their sense of smell is very sensitive to offensive odors during pregnancy.

Large doses of Iron may worsen morning sickness and nausea, so you may consider choosing a prenatal supplement that is just the right balance in iron. This is a decision that must be made with your doctor or midwife and monitored to ensure that you don’t become anemic.

Acupressure is a viable option for persistent morning sickness. Ask a local acupressure specialist about a band designed to lie over the P6, or Pericardium 6, point. This technique is known to reduce feelings of nausea.

Drink plenty of water and 100% pure fruit juices to stay hydrated. Light exercise, stretching and massage can also provide relief and relaxation.

The most important consideration in dealing with morning sickness is to ensure that the foods that you can tolerate are healthy, nutrient-rich choices. If you are losing weight instead of gaining or cannot keep water or juice down, talk to your doctor about the possibility of medication to ease the nausea. Take comfort in knowing that this will all be worth it when your gorgeous bundle of joy arrives!

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By Sally Aubrey