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Remedies for Nausea during Pregnancy
Remedies for Nausea during Pregnancy

Morning sickness is a condition that affects the majority of pregnant women all over the world. Its most common symptoms are nausea and vomiting. Generally, morning sickness is believed to be normal and part of the whole process of pregnancy. Doctors usually just give their pregnant patients a pat in the back. The symptoms of morning sickness are no laughing matter though, especially the nausea. It is vital that you get past the nausea in order for you to eat foods that are nutritious for you and the baby.

Here are some tips you can try:

Ask your health provider about trying extra vitamin B-6.

-A lot of women believe that they were helped by extra doses of vitamin B-6

2. Even the foods you love can trigger nausea in pregnancy. Once you have identified the problem foods, find alternatives and if these are protein, then even better.

-You cannot force your body to eat food that that trigger your symptoms. Just follow your body. It will never steer you wrong.

3. Keep a small bag with a travel set of toothbush and toothpaste in your bag, car or desk at work.

-Sometimes, just the smell of vomit is enough to make you throw up again. So just brush your teeth afterwards.

4. Try acupressure bands.

-These work wonders for morning sickness, particularly for your nausea.

5. Eating small, frequent meals high in protein and complex carbohydrates will have the effect of keeping blood sugar levels steady.

-Eating small frequent meals of high-protein and complex carbohydrate foods help provide you with a steady source of blood sugar, thus preventing spikes in your blood sugar level.

6. Don't wait for the hunger pangs eat often and before you feel hungry.

-Eating before you get hungry prevents acid build up from your stomach.

7.A small protein snack before going to sleep is a good idea.

-Eating a snack rich in protein before bed, gives your body something to digest while you sleep, thus preventing acid build-up.

8. Before attempting to get out of bed in the morning, have something to eat. It settles your stomach.

-Try to keep some soda crackers beside your bed, and then eat some when you wake up. Linger in bed to allow them to absorb some of your stomach acid.

9. Dehydration is a very real threat to your baby if you suffer from morning sickness. Always make sure you get enough fluids.

-Especially when you throw-up, keeping hydrated is very important.

10. Try ginger.

-A lot of women say that ginger helped them through morning sickness. The usual choice is ginger tea or ginger biscuits.

Remember there is no one cure for nausea in pregnancy. You should try all of these and see which one works for you most. Your nausea and vomiting during your pregnancy can get in the way of you getting all the nutrients for yourself and your baby. You should do everything you can so you can get nutritious food into your diet, nausea or no nausea.




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