How to End Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea and vomiting that many women experience early in their pregnancy. According to NetWellness.org, three quarters of all pregnant women will experience it to some degree, and it typically lasts from the first month or two of the pregnancy to around the fourth month. Although it is called morning sickness, these uncomfortable feelings can occur throughout the day. There are many steps that you can take to help yourself feel better.

Instructions

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  Read about morning sickness in pregnancy books or on pregnancy websites to understand that morning sickness will not harm you or your baby. When you are pregnant, the hormones in your body rise and fall. Until these hormonal changes become more stabilized in the fourth month, the fluctuations can cause your stomach to empty more slowly and cause you to feel nauseated. Tell yourself that what is happening in your body is completely normal. Decreasing your anxiety can decrease your nausea.

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  Go to bed early in a cool, well-ventilated room. Leave a small amount of jelly with a few dry crackers or cereal at your bedside. Give yourself the opportunity to get a full night's sleep. Sleep at least seven to eight hours every night. When you are pregnant your body needs more sleep than usual and when you are well rested you will be less likely to feel nauseous.

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  Take a few bites of the plain crackers with a drop of jam or dry cereal as soon as you wake up. Stay in bed for about 20 to 30 minutes so that your stomach has a chance to settle and begin to digest. Take a few slow, deep breaths to help your entire body relax, and then take your time dressing. Do not bend or move too quickly. Give yourself plenty of time in the morning so that you will not have to rush.

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  Eat small meals every few hours throughout the day. Choose meals that consist of solid food and no fluids. Drink fluids between meals and incorporate tea, sports drinks, ice pops and Jell-o for variety. When you drink at the same time you eat it slows your ability to digest your meal. Give your stomach a chance to fully digest your food by not eating a large amount at one time and not filling up with fluids.

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  Stay away from smells and types of foods that upset you. When you are pregnant you can be more easily affected by certain foods and odors. Avoid eating foods containing fat, oil or mayonnaise and those that are fried or spicy. Cover pots when you are cooking and use the oven to avoid unnecessary odors. Open up windows while you cook and breathe in the fresh air.

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  Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter antacid medication or vitamin B6. Antacids can decrease the acid in your stomach and help you more comfortably digest your food, and vitamin B6 has been shown to relieve nausea. You must take these remedies only as recommended by your doctor to avoid any dangerous side effects. Never take any medication or try any suggested remedy without first consulting your health care professional.