How to Treat Morning Sickness With Home Remedies

Morning sickness, or nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, affects many women. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, 90 percent of pregnant women will experience nausea and 10 percent of pregnant women will experience vomiting. It is important to keep in mind that morning sickness can affect women at any time of day during pregnancy. While there is not a medicine that is approved to treat morning sickness, home remedies can be effective at relieving the problem.

Things You'll Need

• Crackers

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Instructions

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  Choose the right time to take your prenatal vitamins. Many women experience morning sickness when they take their prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach. It is best to avoid taking prenatal vitamins first thing in the morning. The most ideal time would be at dinner time with food. If you continue to experience discomfort, try switching to a different brand of prenatal vitamins.

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  Take powered ginger capsules. Ginger is often recommended for relieving all types of nausea and vomiting. Research has shown that powdered ginger capsules can relieve morning sickness, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Ginger lollipops are also considered to be an effective home remedy for morning sickness.

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  Avoid eating fatty and spicy foods. Eating foods which are high in fat or spicy is thought to be one of the reasons why some women are more likely to experience morning sickness than others. A diet which is high in proteins and complex carbohydrates is considered to be an ideal option for women who experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

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  Eat small meals throughout the day. This is thought to help prevent the onset of morning sickness for several reasons. Small meals will help prevent you from overeating, which could lead to nausea. It will also help ensure that you eat before you get hungry and become nauseous. Also be sure to avoid eating heavy meals before bed.

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  Keep crackers with you throughout the day. It is ideal to eat a few crackers in the morning when waking up or at the time when you generally experience morning sickness. Once you experience nausea and vomiting, eating crackers may help tame your stomach.

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  Stay away from smells that trigger nausea or vomiting. It is also ideal to consider what it is about the smell that makes you nauseous. For example, if the smell of watermelon bothers you, it is ideal to stay away from other sweet fruits, as they may also trigger morning sickness. This is one of the best ways to prevent the onset of morning sickness.