“Morning sickness”, as nearly any pregnant woman will tell you, is a misleading term; while it is true that the morning is the most intense time for nausea symptoms, they can strike at any time during the day.Nausea and vomiting have been shown to affect as many as three out of every four women, with symptoms usually starting around week 6 and ending around week 14 or 18; however, a few women do have symptoms through the end of their pregnancy.Just because morning sickness happens to most women, that doesn’t mean it’s not a stressful condition which should be dismissed out of hand.
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.The most notorious of these is hCG, the pregnancy hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin), which is responsible for many changes in the body and is closely linked with nausea levels; estrogen and its ability to increase sensitivty to smell also likely plays an important role.
It may also be true that for women who usually respond to stress with feelings of nausea, the stress of pregnancy causes a similar reaction – though this has not been proven.There is a great deal of common wisdom regarding natural (non-medication) nausea relief; although these strategies have not necessarily been scientifically tested, some women swear by them.
One step is to eat frequently over the course of the day so that your stomach is never completely empty; for the mornings, keep crackers by your bed to nibble on right when you wake up.Give your stomach a chance to settle by staying in bed for another twenty to thirty minutes, and then slowly get up – it is likely you’ll experience less nausea.Any pregnant woman should avoid just jumping out of bed, giving herself time to wake up and get up.
Foods that are rich (fatty or fried), or spicy or acidic are often nausea and vomiting triggers; however, some studies show relief with high-protein foods (though women tend to crave high-carbohydrate ones) – so experiment. If certain foods – even if nearly all foods – cause nausea, go ahead and avoid them, even if it means that your diet isn’t exactly balanced.You’ll obviously want to eat mostly bland foods, and to avoid anything really hot, since the strong smell will likely cause nausea; try to eat everything at room temperature or cold.
While you should have lots of beverages, try not to drink much at meals so you don’t get overfull; try drinking sports drinks, cold carbonated drinks, and anything with real ginger, like ginger ale or tea.
Keep in mind that nausea triggers can be unrelated to food – like motion sickness or heavy odors (such as perfume); you might also consider techniques like using an acupressure wristband or even hypnosis.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.
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