Navigating Morning Sickness

🌼🤰 Pregnant and feeling queasy? You’re not alone! Discover effective tips to tackle morning sickness and embrace the beautiful journey ahead. #PregnancyJourney #MorningSickness #HealthyMama

What is morning sickness?

This is the nausea and vomiting that many people have during pregnancy.

As many as 9 out of 10 people have nausea early in pregnancy. A smaller number actually vomit.

Even though it is called “morning” sickness, symptoms can happen at any time of day. Most people who have the condition actually feel sick all day long.

Symptoms usually start during the first 2 months of pregnancy. They are often worst around the second and third months. Most people feel better by 4 or 5 months, or around the middle of pregnancy.

What can you do to feel better?

If your symptoms aren’t too serious, here are some things that you can try:

Eat as soon as you feel hungry, or even before you feel hungry.
Snack often, and eat small meals – The best foods to eat have lots of protein or carbohydrates, but not a lot of fat. Good choices are crackers, bread, and low-fat yogurt. Avoid spicy foods.
Drink cold, clear beverages that are either fizzy or sour – Good choices are lemonade and ginger ale.
Suck on ginger-flavored lollipops.
Smell fresh lemon, mint, or orange.
Take your vitamins at bedtime with a snack, not in the morning. If your vitamin contains iron, it might help to switch to a vitamin without iron.
Avoid things that make you feel sick
- That might include stuffy rooms, strong smells, hot places, loud noises, or not sleeping enough.
- Try to figure out if some foods and drinks stay down better than others. Avoid foods and drinks that seem to make you feel sick. This is different for different people.
Brush your teeth right after you eat.
Do not lie down right after you eat.

Can you take medicines?

Yes. There are medicines that can help with nausea and vomiting. Some are safe to take while pregnant. Talk with your doctor before taking anything.

Medicines that might help include:

Doxylamine-pyridoxine – This is a prescription medicine that combines 2 ingredients: doxylamine and pyridoxine (vitamin B6).
In some cases, doctors might suggest taking vitamin B6 alone, or with doxylamine.
Diphenhydramine – This medicine is similar to doxylamine.
Other medicines – There are other medicines that can sometimes be used if the above don’t work. Your doctor can help you figure out what treatments are best for you.

Can morning sickness be prevented?

Taking multivitamins before pregnancy and in early pregnancy might decrease nausea and vomiting. The multivitamins also help to prevent certain problems in the developing baby. Find out more about multivitamins recommended for pregnancy here.

When should you call the doctor?

See your doctor right away if you:

Vomit every day, vomit many times during the day, or have blood in your vomit
Are losing weight – This is called “hyperemesis gravidarum.”
Have pain or cramps in your belly
Think that you have lost too many fluids. This is called “dehydration.” Signs include not urinating very much, having dark yellow urine, or feeling dizzy when you stand up.
If you can’t keep anything down, you might need to be given fluids through a thin tube that goes into a vein, called an “IV.” You might also need to get medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Conclusion

Pregnancy nausea and vomiting can be challenging, but implementing effective management strategies can make a significant difference. Remember that every pregnancy is unique; what works for one person may not work for another. Always feel free to reach out to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your symptoms or need personalized advice.

Stay strong and take care of yourself—this journey is worth every moment!

Reference: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy-treatment-and-outcome?search=pregnancy%20nausea&sectionRank=3&usage_type=default&anchor=H32&source=machineLearning&selectedTitle=1%7E150&display_rank=1#H30

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