What Can I do More or Less For Morning Sickness?

While “morning sickness” does tend to be more intense upon waking and shortly thereafter, the fact is that nausea during pregnancy can be experienced during any time of the day, as many women will attest. About three of every four women are affected by nausea, vomiting, or both, usually starting around week 6 of the pregnancy, with full relief coming between weeks 14 and 18; some unlucky women, however, suffer nausea and/or vomiting throughout the pregnancy. But, no matter how long the symptoms last, it is an unpleasant condition which should not be dismissed just because it is common or temporary.

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.This includes, of course, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - also known as the pregnancy hormone, nausea levels tend to match levels of hCG; in addition, increased estrogen can affect your system and especially explain the sensitivity to aromas that is common to pregnant women.

Some researchers believe that, for some women, feeling nauseated or throwing up is their natural response to stress, so it is normal for them to have morning sickness during pregnancy.Although they are not necessarily medically proven, women swear by many time-tested nausea remedies that do not involve using medication.

One idea is to have several small snacks and meals during the day so your tummy is never all the way empty; it’s also smart to have a box of crackers by your bed so you can feed your empty tummy right when you wake up.Remain in bed for 20 to 30 minutes, and then get up slowly - you may find that you don’t experience quite as much 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.If a food makes you feel nauseous, don’t eat it - even if this means you eat a very limited variety of foods, it’s better than forcing yourself and getting sick after.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.

Having lots of beverages is important, as it helps replace liquids lost in vomiting, though you will want to avoid drinking too much with food; in between meals, try cold carbonated drinks, sports drinks, and anything with real ginger, like a ginger tea or ginger ale (check the label).

Remember that some nausea will be caused by something other than food, like being in the car or smelling a strong odor; also consider non-food-related interventions like hypnosis or acupressure bands.Do keep in mind that if natural remedies aren’t working for you, you can and should talk with your doctor about other options; just because morning sickness is a common condition, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.

Hope you enjoyed the article for more go to pregnancy symptoms week , symptoms of pregnancy and Reasons for Infertility. All the best and have a great day!

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Posted under Uncategorized by bhobbs on Saturday 27 February 2010 at 8:45 am

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