Pregnancy has got to be one of the most amazing things a woman can ever experience. Producing life has been a woman's power ever since the world began, and it's a privilege to give life in this world. However, the beginning of the pregnancy can be a little tough, especially when you're still showing symptoms. One of the most common symptoms of pregnancy is morning sickness.
As an early sign of pregnancy, morning sickness is the experience of nausea especially in the first few days of you being pregnant. You tend to vomit every morning or every time you smell something you don't like. It's called morning sickness because the vomiting happens most likely in the morning. However, morning sickness or nausea can be varied. Pregnant women might feel sick all day, some might feel sick in the evening, and some might feel sick because they lack sleep. Morning sickness usually happens as early as six weeks of pregnancy and will tend to get worse in about eight to nine weeks.
If you still can't handle your morning sickness, here are some tips that you can use when battling it.
Take a break from work
If you feel very uneasy and dizzy the moment you wake up, it's best to call your boss for a day off. Morning sickness is not a joke and is very hard to handle. It can make you feel dizzy and tired even if you are still in bed. Take a sick leave and give yourself a break. You need to take care of yourself more especially now that a baby is growing inside you.
Get a dose of fresh scents
Morning sickness can be triggered by a smell that you won't like. If you smell something that makes you dizzy or that gives you nausea, may it be a food scent, a garbage scent, or even the perfume that the person around you wears, this can trigger a turn in your tummy which will make you sick. Pregnant women should know that morning sickness is scent-associated. Your scent radar will expand because of the estrogen hormone in your body.
Be hydrated.
Water intake is very important not only to pregnant women but also to everyone in general. Staying hydrated will keep you away from frequent nausea and will keep your stomach down. It is essential for a human being to stay hydrated because when you're dehydrated, you tend to get more nauseated.
Eat what you like.
Pregnant women tend to crave a lot of food and to avoid frequent morning sickness and nausea, you should eat foods that you will like. Your body will demand foods that might be unusual for you to eat, but always follow your body's intuitions. However, even if you crave such foods, always check your nutrient intake.
Eat a little and a little more.
There is a thin line between eating less and eating more than you should when you're pregnant, and it has both bad effects. If you eat less, your stomach acids will cause your stomach lining to get thin. However, if you eat more than you should, you might have an unhealthy pregnancy. Be sure to have it all in balance. You can prepare meals and snacks at the same time but always have a schedule for it.
Ginger is helpful.
Ginger is known to be a stomach soother, which makes it perfect to use for morning sicknesses. You can always add a slice of ginger in your favorite tea or sipping flat ginger ale. If it does not sound appetizing to you, you can always make it more creative, such as making gingerbreads or gingersnaps.
Take meds if necessary.
If the other organic steps don't work for you, you can always divert to the medicinal option. However, if you're considering taking meds for nausea and morning sickness, make sure it is approved and prescribed by your doctor and OB gyne.
