Relief From Morning Sickness A Wise Approach

  
     
  By Apurva  
     
  Probably if this is your first baby then the very thought of nausea frightens you and if you have had a bad morning sickness before the thought of another pregnancy brings in all kinds of fears. However, cheer up, nausea during pregnancy is very normal and is not a sickness to run away from. It is just that your body is reacting to the physical and hormonal changes going on and remember there are several ways to get relief from morning sickness. Let us list some of the methods that have really helped for new moms to be without affecting the lovely baby inside.

  • Do not just eat three meals a day; spread it as several small meals throughout the day. This way you would not feel uneasy and this ensures that your stomach is not empty at any point of time.

  • Drink plenty of water and lots of liquids except caffeinated drinks but drink between meals and not immediately after a meal. This would keep you and your baby healthy and will also dilute any stomach acid.

  • Take your prenatal vitamins preferably, before you sleep at night preferably with a snack like cereals or crackers.

  • Ginger in any form has proved to help alleviate nausea so try nibbling on ginger snaps or candied ginger. Peppermint also helps so have some sweets always with you, peppermint tea also helps relieve morning sickness.

  • Preferably try natural remedies, if nothing works then you may go in for morning sickness medication after consulting with you physician.

  • Take frequent naps whenever possible. If you are tired, you may feel more sick. Get a good night’s sleep.

  • Try munching on something before getting up in the morning preferably some crackers and get up slowly. Take as may precautions as you can for morning sickness prevention.

  • Avoid strong odors while cooking, microwave cooking may help.

  • Avoid oily, spicy foods they tend to increase nausea.

  • During pregnancy listen to your heart. If you feel like eating something eat it your longings wont mislead you.

    If not all these methods help you and there seems to be no cure for your morning sickness, speak to your physician. Do not let yourself get dehydrated or weak, as it will affect you and your baby. If these simple methods do not work there is another well-proven method for nausea – acupressure.

    You may consult your physician to teach you the exact method for acupressure. An effective point for nausea as commonly believed is on the wrist and may be treated by applying pressure with your thumb. The exact position and method of locating, you may learn from your physician. This method is really good because once you learn to do it; you may do it eight to twenty times on each wrist in the comfort of your home itself.

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      About The Author
    Morning sickness or nausea during pregnancy is an early pregnancy symptom that causes many pregnant women to be anxious and fretful. Morning sickness medications are available to provide symptomatic relief but no sure shot cure for morning sickness is available. Therefore, morning sickness prevention is the only way out.
    		  
         
     
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