All About Morning Nausea and Sickness

If you are pregnant, you probably know that the term “morning sickness” is really a misnomer, since many pregnant women experience nausea at any time during the day (though usually more intensely during the morning hours).Nausea, vomiting, or both, usually sets in around week 6 with full recovery around week 14 or 18; most women do experience some symptoms (75%), and a very few unlucky women will continue to have those symptoms through to the end of their pregnancies.Although morning sickness is definitely common and cannot possibly last longer than nine months, it is a quite unpleasant condition for which you can and should still seek relief.

While the causes of symptoms of nausea during pregnancy have not been definitively identified, they are likely related to physical, hormonal, and even psychological factors.Among these is hCG, or human chorionic gonadtropin (the pregnancy hormone), which causes many of the changes in a pregnant woman’s body; also likely to blame are increasing levels of estrogen, which is linked to a pregnant woman’s sensitivity to smells.

If a woman normally “feels sick” (nauseated) or even throws up when she is stressed, some researchers feel that it is therefore to be expected that she would do the same during pregnancy.Generations of women swear by certain strategies to bring nausea relief; while these have not been scientifically confirmed, they remain potential, non-medication options for you to try.

Avoid letting your stomach get so empty it growls – you should eat frequently during the day so there’s always “something in there”; be sure to keep some crackers by your bed so you can have something when you wake up.Stay laying down for a while, approximately half an hour, and then try getting out of bed – many women experience less nausea.Any pregnant woman should avoid just jumping out of bed, giving herself time to wake up and get up.

Avoid fatty, rich, spicy, and acidic foods; experiment with high-carbohydrate and high-protein foods to see which depresses your nausea best.Avoid those foods which cause you nausea, even if it seems like practically everything is making you sick – there’s no point in forcing yourself.Food which are hot tend to have stronger aromas, which can cause nausea; therefore, eat mostly bland foods and try to have them at room temperature or cold.

If you have been vomiting, drinking lots of liquids is even more important than usual; try sipping sports drinks, cold fizzy drinks, and ginger teas or ales in between meals (so you don’t get too full).

You can also take steps like avoiding nausea triggers unrelated to food, like strong smells or motion (such as a car ride); you can also try using acupressure bands or even hypnosis for nausea relief.Remember, just because morning sickness is common or temporary, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek relief; if none of these or other strategies work for you, talk with your doctor about potentially treating your nausea with medication.

For more info on this subject go to early pregnancy symptoms, early signs of pregnancy and Conceive After Miscarriage. Thanks and have a wonderful day!