Relief for Morning Sickness Without Medication

Although it is true that most women experience their most intense nausea and vomiting symptoms in the morning, the fact is that “morning sickness” can and often is felt during any time of the day. About three of every four women are affected by nausea, vomiting, or both, usually starting around week 6 of the pregnancy, with full relief coming between weeks 14 and 18; some unlucky women, however, suffer nausea and/or vomiting throughout the pregnancy. But, no matter how long the symptoms last, it is an unpleasant condition which should not be dismissed just because it is common or temporary.

Although the reasons for nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy are not 100% clear, it seems that a combination of causes – hormonal, physical, psychological – are responsible.On the list of culprits is most obviously the pregnancy hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which affects a woman’s body in many different ways; another likely target is estrogen, which has been linked to increased sensitivity to odors (and resulting nausea).

Also, research suggests that some women are simply naturally more prone to experiencing nausea or vomiting as a response to stress, and that it is almost “normal” for their bodies to respond to the stress of pregnancy in that way.There are many strategies you can use to try to get nausea relief; though they are not backed by hard science, they are practices which have been used by generations of women and do not involve medication.

One idea is to have several small snacks and meals during the day so your tummy is never all the way empty; it’s also smart to have a box of crackers by your bed so you can feed your empty tummy right when you wake up. Stay in bed for another half hour or so to let your stomach settle and then try to get up – you may find your nausea is relieved this way.Any pregnant woman should avoid just jumping out of bed, giving herself time to wake up and get up.

Some women report nausea relief with high-carbohydrate meals, others with high-protein; while you should experiment and see what works for you, you’ll probably want to avoid rich, fatty, acidic, and spicy foods in general. If certain foods – even if nearly all foods – cause nausea, go ahead and avoid them, even if it means that your diet isn’t exactly balanced.Food which are hot tend to have stronger aromas, which can cause nausea; therefore, eat mostly bland foods and try to have them at room temperature or cold.

You must drink plenty of fluids, for good health and to counteract vomiting – but be sure not to have too many liquids at meals, as you’ll likely be too full; good beverage choices include ginger tea or ginger ale (real ginger works against nausea), sports drinks, and cold, carbonated beverages.

Remember that some nausea will be caused by something other than food, like being in the car or smelling a strong odor; also consider non-food-related interventions like hypnosis or acupressure bands.Do keep in mind that if natural remedies aren’t working for you, you can and should talk with your doctor about other options; just because morning sickness is a common condition, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.

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