Although it is true that most women experience their most intense nausea and vomiting symptoms in the morning, the fact is that “morning sickness” can and often is felt during any time of the day.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. But, no matter how long the symptoms last, it is an unpleasant condition which should not be dismissed just because it is common or temporary.
It is likely a combination of hormonal, physical, and psychological factors which is responsible for morning sickness, though each woman is different and the causes have not been clearly identified.On the list of culprits is most obviously the pregnancy hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which affects a woman’s body in many different ways; another likely target is estrogen, which has been linked to increased sensitivity to odors (and resulting nausea).
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.Although they are not necessarily medically proven, women swear by many time-tested nausea remedies that do not involve using medication.
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.In general, pregnant women will want to be slow and easy getting out of bed in the mornings.
Avoid fatty, rich, spicy, and acidic foods; experiment with high-carbohydrate and high-protein foods to see which depresses your nausea best.If a food makes you feel nauseous, don’t eat it – even if this means you eat a very limited variety of foods, it’s better than forcing yourself and getting sick after.Besides choosing bland foods, you’ll want to try to eat foods at room temperature or cold, since hot foods have stronger aromas and can cause nausea.
Cold fizzy drinks, beverages made with real ginger (like ale or tea), and sports drinks are all good choices to help counteract vomiting and for overall good health; just be careful not to drink much with food so you don’t overfill your stomach.
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.Morning sickness may be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a huge, stressful obstacle; this means that even if you’ve tried every natural remedy and they don’t work, you can and should still discuss medication options with your doctor.
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