What Ought I Do To Relieve My Morning Sickness?
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Although it is true that most women experience their most intense nausea and vomiting symptoms in the morning, the fact is that “morning sickness” can and often is felt during any time of the day. About three of every four women are affected by nausea, vomiting, or both, usually starting around week 6 of the pregnancy, with full relief coming between weeks 14 and 18; some unlucky women, however, suffer nausea and/or vomiting throughout the pregnancy.While it is true that morning sickness is a common condition, that doesn’t mean it’s not an unpleasant one which deserves attention.
While not definitively identified or understood, and while each woman is, of course, different, nausea seems to be related to a convergence of physical, hormonal, and psychological factors.This includes, of course, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) – also known as the pregnancy hormone, nausea levels tend to match levels of hCG; in addition, increased estrogen can affect your system and especially explain the sensitivity to aromas that is common to pregnant women.
Also, research suggests that some women are simply naturally more prone to experiencing nausea or vomiting as a response to stress, and that it is almost “normal” for their bodies to respond to the stress of pregnancy in that way.While not scientifically tested or confirmed, there are many techniques, none involving medication, that might bring you relief from your nausea; generations of women swear by their efficacy, and it is likely that one or more will work for you.
Don’t let your stomach ever be totally empty; to help this along, eat frequent small meals and snacks during the day, and keep crackers by your bed to break your fast right upon waking.Let your stomach settle for about half an hour, and then get up – you may not experience as much nausea this way. It is also a smart idea just to take your time getting up in general, instead of jumping right out of bed.
Avoid fatty, rich, spicy, and acidic foods; experiment with high-carbohydrate and high-protein foods to see which depresses your nausea best. If certain foods – even if nearly all foods – cause nausea, go ahead and avoid them, even if it means that your diet isn’t exactly balanced.Besides choosing bland foods, you’ll want to try to eat foods at room temperature or cold, since hot foods have stronger aromas and can cause nausea.
If you have been vomiting, drinking lots of liquids is even more important than usual; try sipping sports drinks, cold fizzy drinks, and ginger teas or ales in between meals (so you don’t get too full).
Remember that some nausea will be caused by something other than food, like being in the car or smelling a strong odor; also consider non-food-related interventions like hypnosis or acupressure bands.Remember, just because morning sickness is common or temporary, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek relief; if none of these or other strategies work for you, talk with your doctor about potentially treating your nausea with medication.
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