How to Beat Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

The misery of morning sickness is one of the few downsides of pregnancy. Symptoms vary for everyone, some women are lucky enough to only experience very mild nausea, while other less fortunate ladies will suffer from severe vomiting for their entire pregnancy. There is no "cure all" for this unpleasant symptom but there are some things you can try to lessen the effects.

-Try changing your eating habits in general. Instead of the three square meals a day you are probably used to, try having smaller "snack meals "every few hours or so. This will help regulate your blood sugars and keep indigestion and heartburn to a minimum. Usually, if you are experiencing nausea it is better to stick to plain foods, but if you are having a hard time facing food at all, eat whatever you can best tolerate, even if it is not quite "healthy eating.

-You will probably find that the morning sickness is triggered or worsened by certain foods or aromas (quite often things you loved before pregnancy.) Try an old fashioned remedy; keep a hanky soaked with a favorite fragrance at hand, for those occasions when you cannot escape a certain nauseating smell.

-Keep your fluid level intake high. Drink plenty of whatever liquids you can tolerate. Although your doctor may prefer you avoid too much soda, many women find fizzy drinks do a much better job of settling a queasy stomach, so fizzy drinks in moderation can be helpful.

-Quite a few studies have suggested that vitamin B6 can be useful in relieving pregnancy related nausea. Some doctors encourage such vitamin supplements anyway, but you can boost your B6 intake naturally by eating whole grains, bananas, corn and avocado.

-Many women have success using the kinds of travel sickness "acupressure "bands that are commonly sold in supermarkets and drugstores. These are harmless and worn on the wrist. If you take the time to read and follow the directions carefully, you may find them quite helpful.

-Ginger is well known for its nausea relieving effect. While it does not work for every woman, it is worth a try. Ginger Ale or an herbal ginger tea is great alternatives to fresh ginger if that is too strong for your tastes.

It is easy to let morning sickness get to you, especially if you, like most women, are trying to put on a brave face for the benefit of others. Take heart from the fact that for most women it subsides by the end of the first trimester. By remembering no to overdo things and focusing on taking care of yourself, this unpleasant pregnancy symptom should be over quickly, allowing you to enjoy the remainder of a happy healthy pregnancy.