Morning
Sickness? All Day Sickness!
by Beverley Brooke
Morning
sickness should be referred to as all day sickness. While some
women will sail through pregnancy with nary a symptom of nausea,
others will find themselves severely ill for weeks on end.
Morning
sickness is actually a misnomer. It can strike at any time any
day for several days at a time. Most women will experience morning
sickens during their first trimester, when hormone levels are
rapidly rising to prepare the body to carry your baby to term.
Morning
sickness can be worse in the morning, usually because you have
an empty stomach. However it is not uncommon for it to strike
midday or even in the evening. For an unfortunate few, the feelings
of nauseousness that accompany pregnancy sometimes last well into
the third trimester.
The
good news is that there are a number of easy things you can do
to help minimize the symptoms of morning sickness:
Eat
several small meals per day. This will prevent sickness
that is associated with an empty stomach.
Avoid
high fat and greasy foods. These foods often contribute
to increased feelings of nausea and vomiting.
Sip
on some carbonated water. The fizziness of the water
often helps relieve morning sickness. Better yet, squeeze some
fresh lemon into the water. This is very helpful for alleviating
morning sickness.
Chew
on some ginger. Ginger is a natural remedy long used
to help combat nausea.
Have
some crackers by the bed. Many women feel nausea is
worse in the morning because their stomach is empty. Try chewing
a few crackers and sipping some water before you get up out
of bed in the morning.
©
Beverley Brooke
Article
by Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensure a healthy safe pregnancy
for you and your baby", visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.com.