Morning Sickness Busters!
Morning Sickness Busters!
Pregnancy can be an amazing ride but the not-so-great morning sickness often accompanies it. Luckily, there are ways to manage it. Read on to find out how!
Know Your Symptoms
Morning Sickness
Nausea with some vomiting
Nausea that goes away at 12 weeks or soon after
Able to keep some food down
Vomiting that allows you to stay hydrated
You maintain or gain weight
Traditional remedies provide relief and comfort
Able to work most days and take care of self and family
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
Nausea with severe vomiting
Nausea that won’t subside
Not being able to keep food or liquids down
Vomiting that leads to dehydration
You lose 5% or more of your pre-pregnancy weight
Probably require fluid hydration through an IV and/or medications to ease your symptoms
Unable to work for weeks or months
Tips to Ease Morning Sickness Naturally
Sip water frequently
Have ginger water/juice
Sniff fresh lemon peel
Take vitamin B6-rich foods
Take peppermint tea
Have plain crackers before getting off your bed
Eat small meals several times throughout the day
Get plenty of rest
Avoid greasy and processed food
Avoid strong odours