I do not believe everything one reads on web pages, so please take care with the below. I am tempted to call them old wive's tales, but I would not dare call Jodi old.
However, maybe something is interesting and something one would like to try anyway.
We tried to arrange them so each paragraph has the summary/item first, and then descriptions.
So you can read just the first sentences, and if any interest you, then read the whole paragraph.
In any case, I hope people with morning sickness feel better soon.
Regards,
Howard
Ideas / possible helps /remedy ideas for morning sickness:
Not a remedy, but may be helpful:
http://www.webmd.com/baby/ss/slideshow-what-not-to-eat-when-pregnant
Eat frequent, small meals.
You may want to eat 5 to 6 times a day rather than having 3 big meals.
Sometimes, hunger pangs bring on the feelings of nausea. That's
because acids in the stomach have nothing to digest when there's no
food around.
Eat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day so your
stomach is never empty.
Try drinking fluids mostly between meals.
You might find cold, carbonated beverages easiest to keep down. (Some
women also find sour drinks, such as lemonade, easier to handle.)
Don't drink so much at one time that your stomach feels full, as
that will make you less hungry for food. A good strategy is to sip
fluids throughout the day. Try using a straw if sipping isn't going
well.
Aim to drink about a quart and a half each day. If you've been
vomiting a lot, try a sports drink that contains glucose, salt, and
potassium to replace lost electrolytes.
Water.
Dehydration can bring about nausea. Expectant mothers must drink 8
glasses of water a day.
Eat carbohydrates like rice or pasta.
Avoid fatty foods, which take longer to digest. Also steer clear
of spicy, acidic, and fried foods, which can irritate your digestive
system. It might help to stick to bland foods.
Choose complex carbohydrates. Pasta, bread, potatoes -- the foods you
think of as starches -- are easier to digest and they're soothing.
Some women find that carbohydrates are most appealing when they feel
nauseated, but one small study found that high-protein foods were more
likely to ease symptoms. Whatever you eat, eat it slowly.
Eat Nuts and peanut butter.
High-protein foods like nuts, peanut butter, and dairy products may
help ease morning sickness.
eat Citrus fruit.
A small slice of lemon, lime, or orange added to your water or herbal
tea can help ease nausea.
Eat Fruits and vegetables.
Water consumption is very important during pregnancy, but all your
water doesn't have to come from the tap. Foods high in water content
work double time at preventing dehydration and its partner
constipation, both of which aggravate nausea. Try snacking on melons,
carrots, celery, grapes, apples, pears, and frozen fruit bars.
Avoid foods causing throwing-up / vomiting.
Try to avoid foods and smells that trigger your nausea. If that
seems like almost everything, it's okay to eat the few things that do
appeal to you for this part of your pregnancy, even if they don't add
up to a perfectly balanced diet.
Avoid hot foods.
Try to eat food cold or at room temperature, because food tends to
have a stronger aroma when it's hot.
Try Peppermint.
Some women find similar relief from sipping peppermint tea or from
sucking peppermint candies, especially after eating.
Avoid lying down after eating (especially on your left side), as this
can slow digestion.
Eat a snack in bed before get up.
Keep simple snacks, such as crackers, by your bed. When you first wake
up, nibble a few crackers and then rest for 20 to 30 minutes before
getting up. Snacking on crackers may also help you feel better if you
wake up nauseated in the middle of the night.
Non-food items:
Avoid sudden moves.
Don't change your posture quickly, as you do when you get out of bed quickly.
By the way, getting up slowly in the morning—sitting on the bed for a
few minutes rather than jumping right up—may also be helpful.
Try to discover which items that cause it.
Watch for non-food triggers, too. A warm or stuffy room, the smell of
heavy perfume, a car ride, or even certain visual stimuli, like
flickering lights, might trigger your nausea. So might changing
positions too quickly. Avoidance of triggers can become an important
part of your treatment.
Take a walk.
Exercise can sometimes help alleviate symptoms. Plus, it's good for
your body. Be sure to check with your doctor before trying anything
more strenuous than a walk, however.
Get fresh air.
A walk or an open window might ease your nausea.
Take naps
Nausea can become worse if you're tired, so give yourself time to
relax and take naps when you can.
Relax.
Watching a movie (preferably not one about food!) or visiting with a
friend can help relieve stress and take your mind off your discomfort.
Brush teeth regularly.
Don't forget to brush. If you do succumb to vomiting, take good care
of your teeth by brushing afterward (at least rinse your mouth if you
can't brush right away). Otherwise, the frequent contact with the
harsh acids in your vomit can eat away at tooth enamel.
Home Remedies From the Spice Rack:
(Fennel, Ginger, Aromatherapy, Mint)Fennel.
Fennel seed is a nausea remedy from Chinese folk medicine. As with
mint, fennel seed contains anesthetic constituents that may reduce
queasiness. Crush 1 tablespoon fennel seeds into a coffee grinder.
Place the crushed seeds in a cup and fill with boiling water. Cover
and let steep for ten minutes. Drink the tea in sips to treat nausea.
Ginger.
Warning! Some experts frown upon using ginger during pregnancy but
others say it is OK. Should you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Ginger has a well-established track record as a morning sickness
remedy, especially in the folk medicine of New England and the Pacific
Northwest. The root of this plant contains chemicals called gingerols
and shogaols that relax the intestinal tract, relieving nausea and
vomiting. The easiest way to get your ginger is through real ginger
ale (non-caffeinated) or ginger tea. For the tea, place 1/2 teaspoon
powdered ginger spice into a cup and fill with boiling water. Cover
and let stand ten minutes. Strain and sip. Don't take more than three
times daily. If needed, sweeten with just a little honey. You can also
try ginger candy.
Lavender and thyme.
Smells become more pronounced during pregnancy. Odors that didn't
bother you before, like dirty laundry, can now have you reaching for a
bucket. Battle smells of any sort by arming yourself with a small
satchel stuffed with dried herbs. Lavender and thyme are particularly
appealing since both have soothing reputations. A handkerchief scented
with fresh-squeezed lemon also makes a handy remedy. Keep the satchel
or hanky near the nose and breathe in deeply when odors turn your
stomach sour.
Mint.
The anesthetic constituents in mint work to minimize nausea by
reducing the stomach's gag reflex. Make a cup of mint tea any time you
feel a wave of nausea about to crash ashore. Place 1 tablespoon mint
leaves in a 1-pint jar of boiling water. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes,
shaking occasionally. Strain and sip as needed.
Home Remedies from the Supplement / vitamin Shelf:
Vitamin B6.
A number of physicians recommend taking a supplement of this vitamin
-- the usual dose is 10 to 25 milligrams three times a day -- to
combat the nausea of morning sickness. Talk to your doctor before
trying a supplement, however, and be sure not to exceed 75 milligrams
of the vitamin each day.
Vitamin B12
Try taking your prenatal vitamins with food or just before bed.
Less iron
You might also want to ask your healthcare provider whether you can
switch to a prenatal vitamin with a low dose of iron or no iron for
the first trimester, since this mineral can be hard on your digestive
system. If the prenatal vitamin still makes you nauseated, ask if you
can stop taking it until your nausea gets better.
Copied and sorted from many different web pages on 10/2/2013. Sorry,
but references for each were not kept track of.
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