Pregnancy Morning Sickness
There is no easy way to say this but pregnancy morning sickness really does seem to be inevitable for the vast majority of pregnant women. Of course you could be one of those lucky few who don’t experience nausea at all, and in that case you’ll just sail through your pregnancy without the slightest hint of sickness or nausea. However, if you’re like the rest of us, the thought that pregnancy morning sickness is inevitable might just be a little daunting. This is not the time to despair though – there are ways in which you can greatly reduce those wretched feelings. In fact some programs even claim to have a 95% success rate at eliminating the condition altogether.
Ways To Soothe Pregnancy Morning Sickness
Most women experience sickness from week 6 to around week 12 when their hormones are raging out of control. Their bodies are trying to cope with these fluctuations and also the physical changes as the baby grows bigger. It is an emotionally exhausting stage and to throw nausea into the blend as well may seem just a bit too much for some.
This is when it’s a good idea to take some steps to make morning sickness a little bit more manageable. Here’s a few ideas you can try:
We all know it’s important to keep healthy when pregnant by getting enough nutrients and drinking enough water. However, try not to overload the stomach with three large meals a day as this could trigger off nausea – instead, have a little bit and often. Try to take in smaller amounts of food throughout the day and always have a drink of water to hand.
Hot, spicy foods are notoriously hard to digest so always opt for the more plain type of food and give your stomach a break. Mind you, everybody is different and it could be that spicy food just happens to be one of your cravings, in that case, just go with what your body wants – it will tell you soon enough if it has had enough.
If you find yourself getting up with sickness every morning, put some dry crackers or biscuits by the bed the night before so you can nibble on these before you move, then try and rest for a bit longer. You’ll be surprised at the effect they can have to settle your stomach.
Other food stuffs with a good track record are ginger and peppermint (although, of course, it all depends on the individual). It’s a good idea to have some ginger or peppermint biscuits to hand while you’re at work or are out and about. If you feel the onset of nausea, you can nibble on these and hopefully waylay the sickness.
If your morning sickness is very severe then it’s worth going to see your doctor who can check you out to make sure everything is fine. Many women want to avoid medication at this time preferring not to use drugs for the sake of the baby. In this case, there are a few natural methods that have quite a good reputation. These include options such as wrist acupressure which have been known to reduce pregnancy morning sickness.
