Preventing And Remedying Nausea During Pregnancy

Most women are thrilled to find out they are going to have a baby, but dread the nausea that comes with it.

A pregnancy changes a woman’s body in a variety of ways over a relatively short period of time, so a little queasiness is not to be unexpected. Even though it is very common to experience nausea during a pregnancy, it is not necessary to just suffer through it.

A heightened sensitivity to light, smells, and foods, combined with hormonal and emotional changes contributes to most cases of nausea during pregnancy, but you don’t have to hide from the world in order to not feel nauseous. There are many safe home remedies that can reduce the severity and frequency of morning sickness and help you feel great every day.

Making a few adjustments to your diet and environment while allowing for rest and relaxation can be all it takes to chase away nausea during a pregnancy. Morning sickness is just one of the ways the body asks us to slow down and tend to its needs. Listening to your own body’s cues will also teach you to respond more attentively to the needs of your baby after it’s born.

Improve your Environment

If things like odors, noise and light make you feel a little nauseous, do your best to avoid them. Just like you would make a quiet, safe place for your child to eat and rest, you need to make yourself a space where you can control the factors that can contribute to nausea while you’re pregnant.

* Aromatherapy – diffuse lavender, orange or peppermint essential oils or apply a few drops to a tissue and inhale on-the-go

* Excuse Yourself – be prepared to remove yourself from situations where odors, noise or other environmental factors are overwhelming

* Take a Nap – getting proper rest can reduce nausea symptoms and improve tolerance levels

* Breathe Easy – go outside for a gentle walk to get some fresh air and clear your senses

Improve your Diet

Of course, what you eat and how you eat it can go a long way to improving symptoms of nausea. The many physical and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can make you crave new foods while being sickened by old favorites. Fluctuating nutritional requirements can take a toll on your digestive system, but a few small tweaks to your diet will greatly improve your digestive outlook.

* Supplemental Support – adding a prenatal vitamin to your routine can be difficult to digest; choose a formula with a low dose of iron for the first few weeks of pregnancy; take with food and increase dosage slowly to reduce nausea symptoms

* Simmer Down – let your food cool to room temperature before eating to reduce strong odors

* Soothing Foods – avoid rich, fried or overly spicy foods that can irritate your digestion

* Digest Well – enjoy a small piece of ginger candy after meals or sip peppermint tea to soothe an upset stomach

* Take It Easy – nibble on a few crackers before getting out of bed, and rise slowly; eat small frequent meals rather than large hard-to-digest meals

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