'Morning Sickness' in pregnancy is absolutely horrible and contrary to popular belief doesn't just occur in the mornings!
If you are suffering really badly with it, it can be hard to cope with as generally women are also prone to tiredness in the first trimester when sickness is at its worst.
Pregnancy Sickness or Morning Sickness can start any time after you become pregnant. In fact some women start feeling slightly nauseous even before they've had a positive pregnancy test. The good news is that it usually starts to ease off around the 12-14 week mark though. There are some women who will experience morning sickness until later, and a few really unfortunate women suffer throughout their pregnancy.
Many women worry terribly that the constant sickness will harm their baby but this is not the case. Even if you are hardly keeping any food down, your baby won't be deprived as they will get sufficient nutrients from the reserves laid down by your body before you got pregnant.
There are plenty of self-help remedies out there and no doubt everyone will have a little bit of advice for you.Here are a Few of our Anti-Nausea Tips Ginger is particularly good for sickness and can be taken in many forms. Some women even eat a ginger biscuit before getting out of bed in the mornings! You can take ginger as a tablet or tea, or in foods such as crystallised ginger or even ginger beer.
Eat little and often. A glass of apple juice, or some water with honey, sipped regularly, and even during the night can help. Nuts, seeds, an oat biscuit or rice cake are all useful snacks to bear in mind.
Try to get your partner to bring you a little food or drink in bed before you get up in the morning.
Acupuncture, reflexology and homeopathy are amongst the alternative remedies you can try. You should always make sure though that you see a qualified practitioner who has experience of treating pregnant women.
Buy Sea Bands from the chemist. These are elasticated bands worn around the wrists, which apply pressure to an acupuncture point you can stimulate yourself.
Even if you are struggling to keep food down, it is vital that you keep on drinking. Drink small amounts often. Herbal teas like peppermint or ginger, fruit teas, hot water with lemon are all good.
If you really can't keep water down. it is really important that you see your doctor. Anti-nausea medication may be necessary if your vomiting is excessive and you are becoming dehydrated. Some women may even need intravenous fluids in a hospital.
March 2011 | 
Essential Food And Nutrients For Your Pregnancy
