So have you heard about eating saltine crackers and drinking ginger beer to combat the effects of morning sickness during pregnancy? But the nausea of pregnancy is often more serious than these simple remedies. Here are some tips to combat triggers and deal with the realities of early morning sickness morning sickness:
Odors and smells can be really strong triggers for many women who struggle with morning sickness – keeping the air fresh and well ventilated can help. You should have the window open when you are cooking or when you are in a field where people are eating. Some women are exposed to riding men’s perfumes, colognes, shampoos and body lotions. If you work with people who “usually” make a mess, you can try talking to them about it or using an open window (or a fan nearby) for air flow to combat odors. I was once told to keep a small map (actually you can often find these at garage sales and thrift stores. ) to cover handy pregnant and nausea. Is working!
In addition to ginger beer, “old wives tales”, pineapple juice is useful for morning sickness. Sipping slowly seems to be the key. Cold water and mint tea can also help with nausea.
One mother told me that she had some of the nauseating bands available – the kind that are supposed to help prevent sea sickness by pressing certain places of the wrist. These can be bought at stores that cater to travelers and tourists, as well as some drugstores or pharmacies.
Another remedy for “anic aniles” for morning sickness or nausea is to eat and drink very cold (ice cold) or very hot (such as soups and stews) foods and drinks. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, iced slushies, or iced milkshakes seemed to be all I could do in the first few months. For this reason, chewing on ice chips or sipping hot soup can benefit women suffering from morning sickness. Eating and sipping slowly seems to help keep something in the stomach that can control the nausea, or at least keep it from being so intense.
Leaving yourself too long without anything to eat or drink or not getting enough fresh air can aggravate morning sickness. So keep your world well ventilated and a handy collection of snacks and drinks nearby to stave off nausea.
