| Morning sickness is perhaps the most common | | | | this can be dealt with by eating small meals often |
| condition experienced by most pregnant women and it | | | | instead of the more common breakfast/lunch/dinner. |
| is generally characterized by nausea and vomiting. | | | | - dehydration is a very real danger for pregnant |
| Other symptoms may include minor headaches and | | | | women, especially if they are vomiting. To avoid this |
| general fatigue. If you're experiencing any of these, | | | | danger to yourself and your baby, be sure to drink |
| there is no cause for alarm. Morning sickness is normal, | | | | small amounts constantly during the day |
| and you can get through it with some relief. Some of | | | | - ginger is well-known for its help for women who |
| the things you can try are: | | | | suffer from nausea. Make it into tea, or whatever form |
| - Eat what you want when you want it. Your cravings | | | | you can think of. |
| will not lead you the wrong way. | | | | - citrus fruits such as lemons can work wonders. |
| - have frequent protein snacks | | | | Smelling lemon peels or adding lemon juice to your |
| - travel sickness 'acupressure' bands are used by a | | | | water can relieve you of your nausea. |
| number of women to treat morning sickness with | | | | - some women say vitamin b6 helped them get |
| great success. | | | | through the nausea of pregnancy. You can get some |
| - drinking a teaspoon of cider vinegar and a teaspoon | | | | in capsule form or from fresh food sources. |
| of honey in a cup of warm water has been said to be | | | | - fatty, greasy, spicy, or acidic foods may cause you |
| effective. | | | | more vomiting. |
| - peppermint may be helpful either as a tea or in the | | | | - don't worry too much about following a balanced diet |
| form of aromatherapy. | | | | at this stage and concentrate on keeping food down. |
| - Avoid the smells that bring on nausea. Even the food | | | | When this becomes easier, then go back to a healthier |
| you used to like before pregnancy may cause you to | | | | diet. |
| become nauseated, so you have to watch out for | | | | Not all of these may work for you. And when one |
| that. | | | | doesn't work, don't give up. Different remedies work |
| - a popular remedy is to keep dry crackers or toast | | | | for different women. It's all about finding out how to |
| on your bedside table. Eat some before you get up. | | | | prevent morning sickness symptoms and get on with |
| - empty stomachs are more vulnerable to nausea so | | | | the joys of being pregnant. |