| One malady that afflicts new mothers-to-be is | | | | include: avoiding too much spicy or oily food, having a |
| pregnancy nausea when there is a sudden surge of | | | | balanced nutritious diet and not skipping meals, while |
| estrogen levels or giddiness, resulting from exhaustion | | | | also having them at short time gaps. It is also important |
| or repulsion to particular odors, etc. Commonly known | | | | to be drinking ginger or green tea, which act as |
| as morning sickness, these nauseating tendencies | | | | antioxidants. Ensuring optimum fluid intake throughout |
| normally occur at the initial stages of pregnancy. | | | | the day to prevent dehydration can also work |
| Contrary to its name, it can even recur at any time of | | | | wonders. |
| the day. | | | | Mothers should take prescribed doses of vitamin B-6, |
| Although there is no reason to panic in such situations, | | | | stay away from high temperature conditions and |
| one should not just dismiss vomiting as a natural | | | | adopt a controlled pace in movements, as sudden |
| phenomenon during pregnancy. Instead, the woman | | | | jerks can cause queasiness. Too tight clothing can |
| should seek prompt medical attention for the sake of | | | | cause suffocation and elicit a nauseating feeling, so it is |
| the baby and the welfare of the mother. Negligence of | | | | ideal to wear comfortable and loose-fit garments |
| morning sickness over a prolonged period of time can | | | | during this stage. Pre-natal exercises, regular morning |
| lead to undernourishment, dehydration or other health | | | | walks, abstaining from smoking and alcohol also |
| complications for both mother and the child, which can | | | | contribute to the overall health of the mother and |
| even assume serious proportions if not timely treated. | | | | reduce the chances of morning sickness. |
| But medication is not the only solution. The mother | | | | Thus, for a smooth and stress-free pregnancy it is |
| should chalk out a health care regimen in consultation | | | | important to strictly follow certain basic guidelines. |
| with her doctor and take the necessary preventive | | | | Remember that whatever steps you are taking would |
| measures to eliminate the possibilities of pregnancy | | | | affect your baby so you have to be extra cautious |
| nausea when it occurs. Certain simple remedies | | | | and careful. |