How to Deal With Nausea During Pregnancy

The nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy is often deemed "morning sickness," even though it can occur at any time of the day or night. MedlinePlus states that most women experience some type of nausea, while one in three vomit at some point during pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting is most likely a result of changes in the body and hormone level variations. Try these tricks to eliminate or ease your nausea while you wait for your bundle of joy to arrive.

Instructions

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      Eat something light -- such as a few crackers -- as soon as you wake up but before you get out of bed. Lie awake for at least 10 minutes to give your body time to wake up before physically getting out of bed.

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      Snack throughout the day instead of trying to eat large meals. Stick to snacks that are high in protein and carbohydrates such as peanut butter, cheese and crackers, nuts, milk and yogurt. Avoid eating foods with a high fat or salt content. Eat healthy snacks as often as every hour or two if necessary to help staunch nausea.

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      Consume products containing ginger such as ginger ale, ginger tea and ginger candy, as ginger is a plant that naturally eases nausea. Ensure that the product actually contains ginger and not just ginger flavoring.

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      Open windows and cool down the kitchen when cooking. Women are more sensitive to smells during pregnancy and some smells can trigger nausea. Avoid cooking foods that give off pungent odors and open windows to keep a fresh breeze flowing through the kitchen.

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      Take a supplement of up to 100mg of vitamin B6 every day as a natural method to ease nausea. You might also take your prenatal vitamins at night with a small bit of food. The iron in most prenatal vitamins can upset your stomach and increase nausea, and taking it before bedtime may allow you to sleep through it.

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      Take a nap. Nausea tends to kick in more when you are tired, and it's not uncommon to feel tired during your pregnancy. Don't be afraid to ask friends or family members for help until your symptoms ease up a bit.

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