Morning sickness is the most common pregnancy symptom. The cause of morning sickness is the increased level of progesterone in your body, as a result of the release of HCG hormone by the egg. It is genetic. If your mom experienced pregnancy nausea, you might too. Besides, women who experienced nausea during pregnancy or those who suffer from migraine are more prone to this nasty symptom.
Contrary to the name, "morning sickness" can happen at any time of the day. At present, medical science has no ultimate cure, but there are ways to get you nausea relief. Let"s have a look at them.
Tips To Deal With Morning Sickness
Stay away from smells that trigger nausea such as waste, fish, coffee, and others. If you start feeling nausea, take a shower.
Prenatal vitamins can reduce nausea. Take them with a starchy meal at night. Avoid a pill containing too much iron.
Consult your doctor about taking doxylamine and vitamin B6.
Crackers and citrus fruits work wonders.
Don"t keep your stomach empty. Take small, frequent meals rich in carbs such as potatoes and rice. Keep on munching throughout the day. But, make sure you munch on healthy snacks that are free from fats and spices and are not fried or acidic.
If you don"t like the smell of a particular food, avoid it.
Drink plenty of water. Keep a bottle of water handy so that you can sip throughout the day.
Take ample rest during the day.
If nothing works, go for acupuncture. Experts can give more advice on dealing with it.
According to old wives" tales, consuming bananas, cloves, vitamin B, honey, cola syrup, ice, red raspberry leaf tea, and lemons help to reduce nausea. Ginger and peppermint are also said to work.
However, consult your doctor before going for any of these remedies.
If you still feel terrible, ask your doctor to prescribe anti-nausea medication. There are several medications available that you can use safely during pregnancy period.
Pregnancy morning sickness is not that bad. After all, it brings the good news that you are pregnant! Besides, not all women experience the same level of discomfort. Some lucky ones don"t even experience it!
How to deal with pregnancy nausea depends on you. And remember, it"s a temporary problem that will pass away as you enter the second trimester.