Pregnancy Vomiting and Nausea

Morning sickness seems to be inevitable. In fact, up to 85% of women suffer from pregnancy vomiting and nausea at some stage during their nine months. It usually starts in the second month and can last anywhere from the fourth to fifth month. O.K., we’ve all probably heard of those lucky few who don’t feel sick at all but for those of us mere mortals who know just what it feels like to experience this pregnancy vomiting nausea then here are a few tips on what to do.

How to Cope with Pregnancy Vomiting and Nausea

  1. When thinking about your diet both, food and drinks, always remember to stay hydrated. Everybody always talks of drinking around eight glasses of water a day even when you’re not pregnant. This is even more important when you’re expecting – try takes sips of water throughout the day as opposed to large drinks in one go and don’t drink fluids just before, during or after a meal.
  2. Food-wise – anything goes! This is not the time to watch what you eat (within reason anyway). If you get a craving for something then go for it. Salty foods such as pretzels or chips can relieve nausea and queasiness as well as earthy (brown rice, peanut butter) and bland (mashed potatoes, broth) foods. Ginger is famous for soothing upset stomachs so this is good in any form – candies, powdered, herbal tea or ginger ale – even the smell can reduce nausea.
  3. If you are being sick on a regular basis, it is very important to keep a check on your hydration levels as you will be losing a lot of fluid each time the nausea comes on. This is not something to get worried about so long as you can keep some food and water down when you are not feeling sick but if you find that nothing is staying down then it is best to seek medical advice and help.
  4. Another way which can help your morning sickness is to get plenty of rest. That means a good night’s sleep and lots of little naps when the fancy takes you (call it one of the perks of pregnancy!). It’s a proven fact that women need more sleep in the first three months of pregnancy and nausea seems to get worse when you become tired.
  5. Keep in airy places full of fresh air as hot, stuffy rooms can affect nausea – the kitchen can be quite a foreboding place when you are feeling sick as it can be both hot and full of pungent smells so either veto people from cooking odorous foods or veto yourself from the kitchen and get others to wait on you!
  6. Now is the time you are probably going to need the support of people around you. You’ll be amazed at how many people actually want to help. Whenever you feel a bit low or tired (be it from actual morning sickness or just from the effort of coping with being pregnant) don’t be afraid to ask. Before you know it there will be a line of people queuing up around the block just to be the first to help out.

Of course, pregnancy vomiting nausea is a downside when facing pregnancy but it is all totally worth it when you actually get to hold your brand new baby nine months down the line.