If you are suffering from morning sickness, you may be worried that this condition could affect your unborn child.
However, morning sickness could only become a problem if you cannot keep any foods or fluids down and begin to lose too much weight.
Here are some ideas to bring you relief: oAvoid warm or hot places as heat can increase the nausea.
oOpen windows or turn on an extractor fan when cooking and after meals.
oUsing a microwave oven for cooking usually produces fewer odors.
oCarry a handkerchief on which has been sprinkled a few drops of essential oil so that you can breathe through it if you cannot get away from a smell that affects you.
This is a very old but good remedy.
oTry eating something salty before a meal as this can be helpful.
oTry to avoid foods and smells that trigger your nausea and stick to those items that do appeal even if this provides a rather bland and even unbalanced diet.
You may find food served cold or at room temperature easier to eat.
oKeep simple snacks next to your bed so that whenever you wake up you can eat a small amount, rest about 20 minutes before getting up and then get out of bed slowly.
Crackers or dry cereals are good snacks to try.
oEat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day (every 2 hours) so that your stomach is never empty.
oDo not skip meals.
oAvoid spicy and fried food.
oEat more carbohydrates such as a plain baked potato, white rice or dry toast.
oOther suggested foods are gelatin desserts, chicken broths, sugared decaffeinated or herbal teas, and pretzels.
oTry drinking fluids between meals in small amounts but frequently - some 1.
5 to 2 liters per day.
oTry to rest and relax as much as possible and avoid any stress.
Take naps during the day.
oMake sure you get a good night's sleep.
oGinger ale made with real ginger (alternatively grate some fresh ginger into hot water to make ginger tea) as this is thought to settle the stomach.
A peppermint tea is also recommended.
oDo not skip meals.
oTake any vitamin supplements later in the day rather than in the morning.
Some women find the iron in prenatal vitamin supplements causes nausea.
If you think your morning sickness is related to such supplements, then check with your doctor You may find it difficult to believe but nausea is actually good for you as in pregnancy, nausea protects you from eating the wrong foods.
So stay away from whatever it is that makes you feel nauseas, it as it is your body's way of telling you shouldn't have it.
However, morning sickness could only become a problem if you cannot keep any foods or fluids down and begin to lose too much weight.
Here are some ideas to bring you relief: oAvoid warm or hot places as heat can increase the nausea.
oOpen windows or turn on an extractor fan when cooking and after meals.
oUsing a microwave oven for cooking usually produces fewer odors.
oCarry a handkerchief on which has been sprinkled a few drops of essential oil so that you can breathe through it if you cannot get away from a smell that affects you.
This is a very old but good remedy.
oTry eating something salty before a meal as this can be helpful.
oTry to avoid foods and smells that trigger your nausea and stick to those items that do appeal even if this provides a rather bland and even unbalanced diet.
You may find food served cold or at room temperature easier to eat.
oKeep simple snacks next to your bed so that whenever you wake up you can eat a small amount, rest about 20 minutes before getting up and then get out of bed slowly.
Crackers or dry cereals are good snacks to try.
oEat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day (every 2 hours) so that your stomach is never empty.
oDo not skip meals.
oAvoid spicy and fried food.
oEat more carbohydrates such as a plain baked potato, white rice or dry toast.
oOther suggested foods are gelatin desserts, chicken broths, sugared decaffeinated or herbal teas, and pretzels.
oTry drinking fluids between meals in small amounts but frequently - some 1.
5 to 2 liters per day.
oTry to rest and relax as much as possible and avoid any stress.
Take naps during the day.
oMake sure you get a good night's sleep.
oGinger ale made with real ginger (alternatively grate some fresh ginger into hot water to make ginger tea) as this is thought to settle the stomach.
A peppermint tea is also recommended.
oDo not skip meals.
oTake any vitamin supplements later in the day rather than in the morning.
Some women find the iron in prenatal vitamin supplements causes nausea.
If you think your morning sickness is related to such supplements, then check with your doctor You may find it difficult to believe but nausea is actually good for you as in pregnancy, nausea protects you from eating the wrong foods.
So stay away from whatever it is that makes you feel nauseas, it as it is your body's way of telling you shouldn't have it.
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