I was watching a show the other day when one of the pregnant characters complained that “morning sickness” needs a new name because it doesn’t just occur in the morning. I agree. I think they should call it “I’d rather stay in bed” days, “touch me and I might vomit on you” days, or even “don’t eat, chew or cook around me” days.
But, I have discovered a few tips that minimize the nausea.
1. Eat a few saltine crackers or dry toast before getting out of from bed in the morning. Just keep the crackers in your nightstand…or, if you are one of the lucky ones – train your man to make you some toast in the morning so you don’t have to get up. Then wait 15 minutes before rising.
2. Continue to snack throughout the day – as often as every hour or two. This includes having a small snack when you get up at night (come on, you’re pregnant…we know you will be getting up to pee).
3. The blander the snack, the better the nausea protector…think crackers, rice cakes, pretzels, etc.
4. Ginger products are supposed to sooth the tummy, as well…such as ginger ale, ginger tea, ginger candy or ginger snap cookies.
5. This is a given, but stay away from strong smells and try not to cook strong-smelling foods in areas without proper ventilation.
6. Stay hydrated! Keep that water bottle with you at all times.
7. Avoid fatty or spicy foods. These foods are hard for your stomach to digest and may trigger nausea.
8. Take your prenatal vitamins with food.
9. Vitamin B6 supplements are also said to be an effective nausea reliever.
10. Peppermint, either smelling it in aromatherapy form or sipping the tea can help curb nausea. It's also known to help with sagging energy levels.
As with all medications, don’t take any motion sickness or anti-nausea pills without checking with your doctor.
Do you have any tips or tricks to curb nausea that you would like to share with other moms-to-be? If so, please share your wisdom by replying to this blog. We want to know your secrets!
And, if you haven’t already done so, make sure that you add the Indy Baby Expo to your calendar! It is now just two months away…April 26th and 26th at the Indiana State Fairgrounds!
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I had the worst case of nausea during my first trimester!! I found a company that makes 100% organic tea that literally saved me from vomiting every minute of the day...it has ginger and spearmint as well as other ingredients and it is yummy- good for nightime too! It is called 'Happy Mornings Sippin Tea'- the company is at www.thespoiledmama.com
I highly recommend this tea as well as some of their other products. :)
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