Time Tested Techniques for Morning Sickness Relief
The nausea of pregnancy is usually experienced more intensely in the morning; however, the term “morning sickness” is misleading as many pregnant women experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting at any point during the day.Nausea and/or vomiting tends to begin around week six and last through about week 14 or 18; while this is the case for the majority of women who experience symptoms (about 75% of all pregnant women report morning sickness), there are a few who continue to have them throughout the pregnancy.Morning sickness may be common, and it may not “last forever,” but that doesn’t mean it should go untreated or unregarded.
While the causes of symptoms of nausea during pregnancy have not been definitively identified, they are likely related to physical, hormonal, and even psychological factors. These include the pregnancy hormone, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), whose levels tend to match levels of nausea, as well as increased estrogen; in fact, the increased amount of estrogen can also explain the sensitivity to odors that many women experience during pregnancy.
If a woman normally “feels sick” (nauseated) or even throws up when she is stressed, some researchers feel that it is therefore to be expected that she would do the same during pregnancy.There are many steps you can take to try to achieve some degree of relief from the nausea, without using medication; while these are not scientifically-supported measures, they are time-tested strategies that women swear by.
Don’t let your stomach ever be totally empty; to help this along, eat frequent small meals and snacks during the day, and keep crackers by your bed to break your fast right upon waking.Stay laying down for a while, approximately half an hour, and then try getting out of bed - many women experience less nausea.You’ll want to always take it nice and easy when you get out of bed on any given morning while pregnant.
Foods that are rich (fatty or fried), or spicy or acidic are often nausea and vomiting triggers; however, some studies show relief with high-protein foods (though women tend to crave high-carbohydrate ones) - so experiment.Avoid those foods which cause you nausea, even if it seems like practically everything is making you sick - there’s no point in forcing yourself.A good option, besides choosing bland foods, is to avoid eating foods while hot, since they give off stronger odors; instead, eat foods at room temperature or even cold.
Cold fizzy drinks, beverages made with real ginger (like ale or tea), and sports drinks are all good choices to help counteract vomiting and for overall good health; just be careful not to drink much with food so you don’t overfill your stomach.
Keep in mind that nausea triggers can be unrelated to food - like motion sickness or heavy odors (such as perfume); you might also consider techniques like using an acupressure wristband or even hypnosis.Morning sickness is stressful and can make for a very unhappy pregnancy; for this reason, feel confident to ask your doctor about anti-emetic (anti-nausea) medications that might work for you if none of the natural remedies provide relief.
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