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When you get pregnant, you may have morning sickness. This is feelings of nausea or vomiting. These symptoms often happen during your first trimester or first 12 weeks pregnancy. Then they go away. However, in some cases, these symptoms can last through your pregnancy. The exact cause for morning sickness isn't known. While uncomfortable, morning sickness is rarely serious. In fact, morning sickness affects about 90 percent of all pregnant women. Most of the time, natural approaches can help you feel better. Tap into the power of gingerGinger is safe and effective in relieving nausea caused by morning sickness. But it doesn’t seem to work for vomiting. Ginger comes in many forms. Moms- to-be can take ginger supplements three or four times a day, with a total daily dose of about 1 gram. Foods that contain ginger may also help ease nausea. These include ginger ale, ginger lollipops, and ginger tea. Self-care techniquesYou can also try some self-care care techniques. These can help prevent and relieve morning sickness:
Seek medical treatment for serious symptomsSometimes, nausea and vomiting can be severe, or last into the second trimester. Talk with your healthcare provider about other treatments. In some cases, hyperemesis gravidarum can happen. Women with this serious condition need treatment with medicine and intravenous (IV) fluids. What is hyperemesis gravidarum?Hyperemesis gravidarum is simply increased nausea and vomiting in pregnancy due to the normal increase in one of the pregnancy hormones. If you are experiencing these symptoms it is important to tell your obstetric provider because if left alone, it can cause severe dehydration. There are simple things you can do at home to help decrease nausea and vomiting and prevent from becoming dehydrated. How to reduce nausea during pregnancyEat smaller, but more frequent mealsInstead of eating a large breakfast, lunch and dinner, eat smaller portions with healthy snacks in between meals. Being too full or too hungry are common triggers for vomiting in pregnancy. Avoid heartburnGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn is a common trigger for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Because of normal pregnancy changes, pregnant women are more likely to get heartburn even if they have never had it before. Avoid spicy foods and take over-the-counter antacids like Tums. If your heartburn persists beyond occasional doses of antacids, talk to your obstetric provider about starting an acid blocker medication which is safe in pregnancy. Dietary supplementation and over the counter medicationsSome women experience relief from their nausea and vomiting symptoms from dietary supplements such as ginger and Vitamin B6 (25 mg). The over-the-counter sleeping aid, Doxylamine (Unisom sleep tabs, 12.5 mg in the morning and evening and 25 mg at bedtime), has also been known to help with nausea and vomiting. Ask your care provider first before you start these supplements and over the counter medications. Tell your obstetric provider about your symptomsIf you are having symptoms of dehydration, such as dizziness and a racing heart, tell your obstetric provider right away. Drink lots of waterDrink six to eight 8 oz. glasses of water. Electrolyte supplementation such as Gatorade is not necessary. If you choose to drink Gatorade, especially if you are diabetic, drink the low-calorie, low-sugar variety. Prevent hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarumAlthough you may never be married to a future monarch of the United Kingdom, you may also avoid being hospitalized for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy by following these tips. |