Remedies For Morning Sickness

There are many useful remedies for morning sickness available. Most of them probably don't work or are only effective for certain types of women.

Throughout my research and my own pregnancy, I have found at least 10 different reported cures or home remedies for morning sickness. These include:

• Acupressure by wearing sea bands
• Herbs such as Anise, Fennel, Ginger Root and Peppermint
• Vitamin B6 Supplements
• Preggie Pops
• Sniffing Lemons
• Keeping hydrated
• Eat more snacks including dry crackers
• Hypnosis
• Anti-nausea medications
• Avoid greasy and fried foods

Some of these morning sickness remedies will work better than others. The three that I have tried and tested are Vitamin B6, snacking on dry foods and plenty of water.

I'm sure the other methods are useful too, but I didn't try them or they weren't useful for my morning sickness.

Vitamin B6 Supplements

Vitamin B6 can help you keep food down and feel less nauseous during your first trimester of pregnancy when you are most at risk from morning sickness or nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) as it is also known.

You need to take it three times a day to get a high enough dosage to prevent your sickness so I would recommend talking to your doctor about how much you should take.

Taking too much could harm your baby and also cause you numbness or even nerve damage.

Some healthcare professionals also advise you to take Unisome with your Vitamin B6. I never tried this because it can make you drowsy and I had to go to work throughout my pregnancy.

Frequent Snacking Throughout The Day

Eating regularly throughout the day can prevent you from feeling sick. I always had a little lunch box containing crackers in my bag.

Try to stay away from rich, greasy, fried or spicy foods. These can aggravate your stomach and cause queasiness.

I found the best foods for my queasiness were bland dry foods such as cereals, potato chips, crackers, Jell-O, rice cakes and plain sandwichs.

More Remedies For Morning Sickness

To Get Rid Of Nausea...You'll have to make sure that you're eating enough for yourself AND the baby. Your doctor can tell you what to eat (and how much) depending on how far along you are with your pregnancy.

Eating too little, and then waking up with an empty stomach, is the primary cause of nausea and vomiting in the morning.

Your doctor may also recommend munching on something before getting up from bed, just to ease your queasy tummy and make your first trip to the bathroom vomit-free. Crackers are almost the universal recommendation...just go for the unsalted ones if your doctor advises against salt.

To Get Rid Of The Bad Smells...Since your body produces much more estrogen during pregnancy than otherwise, your sense of smell tends to become more powerful.

And that can be a bad thing, since the smells you disliked before you got pregnant can smell even worse, causing nausea and headaches. The key is to get rid of the smells from your home, and replace them with more agreeable scents.

Air fresheners, scented oils and candles, and other pleasant-smelling items around the home can minimize the bad smells. Fruity scents, like lemon and citrus, are all popular remedies for morning sickness.

To Get Rid Of The Headaches...Raging hormones and the stress of pregnancy make for a nasty combination, and headaches and migraines are often the result.

You can take acetaminophen if your doctor approves it, but there are safer, more natural pain relieving methods out there, too. Case in point - breathing exercises.

Most headaches are caused by a lack of oxygen in the body, causing the blood vessels in the head to dilate and constrict. Deep breathing relieves headaches after a few minutes.

You may also try cold showers, since cold water constricts blood vessels. If you like compressions and massages, feel free to ask your partner to help you out with these. You can also try new exercise routines, such as walking, Tai Chi, and Yoga. You'll take in more oxygen, you'll grow stronger, and you'll become more resistant to illness.

To Get Rid Of The Mood Swings...Another problem caused by hormones and stress are the dreaded mood swings. It's no fun when you're moody, both for yourself and your partner (and maybe even the baby, too).

That's why it's best to minimize the stress around you and doing so can actually be fun! Start by adopting a slower, easier pace to life. Look for soothing music to keep you company throughout the day.

If you've never tried it before, then Yoga, meditation, or prayer can help soothe your nerves and prepare you for motherhood.

These are just some of the best remedies for morning sickness out there. Find the ones that work for you and take control of your pregnancy!

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