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Morning Sickness Relief Tips

Morning sickness symptoms are nausea and vomiting of pregnancy which

can strike at any time; some women however experience the symptoms

more severe in the morning. While the symptoms may abate during the

course of the day for some, most pregnant women find they last throughout

the day. Morning sickness at night is also commonly experienced by many

pregnant women; this clearly tells us morning sickness is a misnomer for the

condition. Unless you’ve been pregnant, or are one of the only 25% of

pregnant women lucky enough to escape morning sickness altogether; you

have no idea how miserable it makes the remaining 75% feel!

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So, when does morning sickness start? Symptoms can start as early as 4

weeks after conception; most pregnant women however start to experience

feelings of nausea (and vomiting for about 50% of them) at six weeks. Does

morning sickness come and go? Yes and no. Chances are the symptoms will

intensify over the coming weeks. For about 50% of pregnant women the

morning sickness duration will be about 14 weeks (or first trimester); for

most of the other 50% there should be a letting up in the symptoms,

although it may flare up again at times during the pregnancy. A small

remnant may be unfortunate enough to experience the symptoms

continually up to the time of giving birth.

Whilst nausea and vomiting are not harmful to the baby, it can wear the

expecting mother out. When vomiting occurs several times a day,

dehydration may result if the mother does not take care to stay hydrated.

When both dehydration and the inability to keep food down (vomiting leads

to the loss of nutrients) lead to hospitalisation, it is known as hyperemesis

gravidarum. This condition is treated when fluids and morning sickness

medicine in the form of vitamins and minerals is administered intravenously.

Symptoms of dehydration include being thirsty, feeling faint or dizzy and

urine is darker in color with only small volumes being passed.

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Surprisingly, morning sickness causes seem to be more a situation of

experts agreeing on the possible reasons, rather than research supported by

cold hard facts. Some of the theories most experts agree on include:

an increase in the levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone

levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is produced by

the developing embryo to stop any disintegration of the ovary’s

corpus luteum which is necessary to maintain the production of

progesterone at the levels needed for pregnancy

a heightened sense of smell may make the pregnant woman more

sensitive to odors – I personally could not handle the smell of fried

eggs while expecting my first born; more than once almost didn’t

make it to the bathroom in time...

hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) thought to be caused by the placenta

draining the mother’s body from energy

There really isn’t a morning sickness cure. You cannot prevent nausea

during pregnancy. You can however try these morning sickness relief tips;

they can stop it from becoming a real issue. This basically boils down to a

change in lifestyle while pregnant...

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get enough rest (at least 8 hours sleep every night)

eat a cracker before getting out of bed; then get up slowly

avoid spicy, fried, greasy and fatty foods.

eat smaller portions of food more often during the day – nausea may

be triggered by hunger pangs; food in the stomach at all times give

the stomach acids food to process. Eat pasta, potatoes, bread – these

complex carbohydrates are soothing and easier to digest.

A protein-rich snack before bed should help with morning sickness at

night; also sip on apple juice to keep blood sugar stable

exercise like walking will alleviate symptoms - do not start with

strenuous exercise before consulting your doctor

by now you know which smells and aromas trigger nausea – avoid

these if possible, keep rooms well ventilated so odours can’t build up

in the room

stay hydrated. Avoid caffeine (it’s a diuretic); rather drink as much

water as you can since dehydration causes nausea. Failing that, suck

on ice cubes made from Gatorade, fruit juice or water; some women

find drinking lemonade, flat ginger-ale or sprite works well too.

Another morning sickness treatment option you may want to try is a

morning sickness bracelet, also known as acupressure wristbands or PSI

bands. The bands are worn around the wrist, designed with a tiny button on

the inside which applies pressure to the wrist. The acupressure on the wrist’s

pressure point greatly reduces and in some instances totally gets rid of

morning sickness.

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When looking for a morning sickness pill, Emetrol is available over the

counter and safe for use during pregnancy. When nausea is triggered by acid

reflux, Pepcid or Zantac may work. The daily intake of vitamin B6 for

pregnant women is 1.9 mg. Vitamin B6 is available in tablet form, but the

dosage need to be discussed with your doctor as too much is unsafe for you

and your baby. You can get your daily quota naturally without any

supplements. Eating foods which contain Vitamin B6 such as lean meats,

fish, nuts, green beans, carrots, bananas, etc can greatly help to bring

morning sickness relief.

Consider some of these other morning sickness home remedies:

Herbal teas made from ginger root (boil 30 grams in one cup of water

for 15-20 minutes. Strain and drink), lemon balm and peppermint

(1-2 teaspoons dried herb/cup of hot water – avoid peppermint if you

suffer from acid reflux though) or red raspberry-leaf (1-2 teaspoons

of dried herb/cup of hot water – check with doctor first as this herb

can cause contractions of the uterus).

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Chew fennel seeds. One teaspoon after meals helps with digesting

food. Fennel tea is prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds to

1 cup boiling water. Steep for few minutes, strain, add 1 teaspoon of

honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Enjoy!

Add a few drops of lemon to a glass of water and drink. Sniffing a

sliced lemon may reduce nausea caused by other odours.

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The morning sickness tips discussed in this article are those most pregnant

women found to bring relief from morning sickness during pregnancy. When

you cannot keep food or liquids down, you must consult with your doctor

without any delay – healthcare specialists have the necessary knowledge to

treat your morning sickness symptoms with the most appropriate morning

sickness medicine!

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