Tips to Alleviate the Symptoms of Nausea
Got some first-trimester nausea?
If you’re looking for morning sickness relief, here are some tips for minimizing the unpleasant symptoms of nausea during pregnancy.
Sniff Fresh Scent
Morning sickness is often smell-associated, ugly and potent smells will make you nauseous. Avoid the smell that triggers you but when you can’t open a window or walk away, try sniffing fresh scents. It can be a bottle of lemon extract, a sprig of fresh rosemary in your bag, ginger or lavender oil.
Stay Hydrated
It’s important to take in enough fluids, especially when pregnant, It may be hard while experiencing nausea but the more dehydrated you become, the more nauseated you’ll be.
Sucking ice cubes made from water or adding little honey to water is an effective/palatable method to help you stay hydrated in queasy situations.
Find Foods That Work
Don’t feel like eating? You still need to get food into your stomach. It’s just a matter of figuring out what works best.
Every woman’s tummy is different, what spells relief to one may spell puke to another. Whether it’s cold and bland or hot and spicy, Identify what works for you.
Eat small portion sizes
This can help reduce the chance of vomiting but keep something in the stomach. Having an empty stomach can worsen the feelings of nausea. The stomach produces acids, but they have nothing to work on, except for the stomach lining. This adds to the feelings
of nausea.
Keeping your tummy a little bit full all day and all night
is the best defense against morning sickness.
Ginger Remedy
Ginger has long been used as a stomach soother, and studies have shown that it may help morning sickness. Try adding a thin slice of ginger to water or tea, you can also snack on gingerbread, ginger
biscuits or find your own tasty way to incorporate it into your meals.
Distract Yourself
First-trimester nausea isn’t easy to ignore, but finding something to take your mind off it may help. Read a book, play games, or go for a short walk.
Being physically active has been found to improve symptoms in women who experience nausea during pregnancy. So feel free to exercise if it feels good to you. But listen to your body, if you start feeling tired or queasy it’s time to stop.
Rest
Sometimes the best solution is the simplest. Try lying down, closing your eyes, taking a few deep breaths, and just getting some rest. Evidence has shown that sleep is a great way to escape morning sickness and your body needs it!
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