| Occurrence of morning sickness at night is common | | | | simple sandwich. Completely avoid having a heavy |
| during the first trimester of pregnancy. Although | | | | dinner and steer clear of dishes which are difficult to |
| pregnancy sickness is commonly called morning | | | | digest. Eat periodically throughout the day in small |
| sickness, it is a kind of misnomer. Nocturnal sickness is | | | | portions, so that the tummy is never empty and the |
| as common as early morning nausea. The causes are | | | | digestive system functions properly. |
| also common. | | | | While sleeping, make sure to keep the room properly |
| Predominant reasons for nocturnal sickness includes | | | | ventilated and try to maintain continual flow of fresh air. |
| fluctuating hormone levels. Rise in estrogen levels | | | | Sleeping in a stuffy room can aggravate the |
| cause an increased sensitivity towards odors, some of | | | | discomfort. Consuming plenty of fluids throughout the |
| which may cause repulsion, resulting in nausea. Rise in | | | | day also helps. Herbal teas and juices should be taken |
| the levels of HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin | | | | liberally, as these are known to soothe the intestinal |
| hormone is also known to be responsible for | | | | tract and prevent nausea. |
| pregnancy nausea at night. | | | | Certain precautions are mandatory as well. Do not eat |
| If you have an ultra sensitive gastrointestinal tract, the | | | | too much or too little for dinner, as both cases can |
| problems of sickness and nausea might aggravate. | | | | aggravate morning sickness at night. Never consume |
| This is especially the case when you consume oily or | | | | rich and oily preparations for dinner which is difficult to |
| spicy food before retiring to bed. Also, women under | | | | digest. You should have a moderate dinner which is |
| the influence of an intestinal bacterium called | | | | rich in protein and fiber and low on fats and sugars. |
| Helicobacter pylori are known to suffer from sustained | | | | You should completely avoid sudden and jerky |
| bouts of nausea and vomiting. | | | | movements when you get out of bed. |
| Simple steps can help in alleviating the condition and | | | | A few simple remedies will go a long way in reducing |
| provide sustained relief. Make a habit of consuming a | | | | the discomfort arising out of nocturnal sickness during |
| small healthy snack right before you retire for the day. | | | | pregnancy. |
| It could be a combination of milk and cereals or a | | | | |