How to deal with bouts of morning sickness
Nausea — sometimes with vomiting, sometimes without — is common during early pregnancy. Though it's not harmful to mom or baby, it certainly is not pleasant. Here are some tricks that may help you avoid nausea through what and when you eat and drink:
Before going to bed, put a plate of crackers near your bed. Eat them when you wake up, before getting out of bed.
Drink and eat at different times. It is better to drink 30 minutes before or after a meal. Add lemon to your water to make it easier to drink.
Skip coffee as it can upset your stomach.
Eat small portions, frequently. Experiencing hunger or eating too much can provoke nausea.
Doctors recommend avoiding spicy, fatty, sour and sweet foods. Instead look for high protein, low-fat options.
Drinking ginger or mint tea after eating helps. However, not all mint helps nausea — a toothpaste with a strong peppermint smell can become a trigger [1].
In addition, it is best to avoid heat and high humidity, and places with poor air flow, strong odors, loud music and rapidly changing lights — all of which can trigger nausea [1].
And the last thing — do not forget to drink water! If your nausea leads to vomiting, you can easily become dehydrated. If you throw up even when you are just drinking water, take small sips every one or two minutes [1].
If you have already dealt with morning sickness, share the tricks that helped you through it.
