Pregnancy Nausea Remedies

Morning sickness and nausea is something that most women understand that they have to go through when they are pregnant. While there are some women who are able to dodge that affliction, most just have to grit their teeth and bear it. But, bearing it is easier when lists of remedies are at your finger tips to try.

While not all remedies work for everyone, it still doesn't hurt to try out some things to see if they work for you. There are some available home remedies for morning sickness that are obvious like staying away from foods that might trigger the gage reflex. Eating bland food that is cold or at room temperature is also recommended since hot food has more of an odor.

We have all heard the old wives tale of eating crackers to cure morning sickness. For some women find that carbohydrates are most appealing when they feel nauseated and putting a little something in your stomach wards off vomiting. Keep crackers near your bed and nibble a few before you even get out of bed. You can even nibble on some as you get ready to start the day or on your drive to work. You can also try to eat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day so that your stomach is never empty. Plus, try sipping fluids frequently throughout the day between meals. But be careful not to drink so much at one time that your stomach feels full which will make you less hungry for food. Aim to drink about a quart and a half of fluids altogether. If you have been vomiting a lot you can try drinking a sports drink that contains glucose, salt, and potassium to replace lost electrolytes.

If nausea is really bed you can try acupressure. Both Eastern and Western medical practitioners describe a pressure point on the body that is about two inches above the crease on the inner part of the wrist. If this pressure point is stimulated, it may relieve the nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. There are bands available that you can get without prescription at pharmacies and marine stores, which are worn around one or both wrists. Each band contains a button that presses on the vomiting-sensitive pressure point on the wrist. Health care providers can also prescribe a device that stimulates the underside of your wrist with a mild electric current. The device costs about $75 but it is safe works well for some women. Ginger is another alternative remedy that is said to settle the stomach and help with nausea. Look for a ginger ale that is made with real ginger unlike most supermarket ginger ales. Or you can grate some fresh ginger into hot water to make ginger tea or use ginger candies. Make sure to talk to your health care provider before you take powdered ginger root supplements. There is no way of being positive how much of the active ingredient you're getting in those capsules. Some experts advise not using them at all.

There are several other steps that a woman can take to keep nausea at bay, but the most important thing is to stay as relaxed and stress free as possible. Take time out to watch your favorite television show or movie or simply take a nap. Take your prenatal vitamins with a big meal or just before bed. You can also ask your healthcare provider whether you can switch to a prenatal vitamin with a low dose of iron or no iron for the first trimester. Iron can be hard on your digestive system sometimes. Although nausea and vomiting is a normal stage in pregnancy, it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.