Morning sickness is a common pregnancy symptom that typically appears during the first trimester and generally improves around week 14 in the second trimester.
It’s due to hormonal changes and can happen at any time of day or night. It doesn’t always include vomiting, and it can vary from mild to intense.
If you’re at the beginning of your pregnancy, we’d love to be a resource for you. Contact us to schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment to verify your pregnancy and talk with a caring team member.
Finding Relief from Morning Sickness
The biggest relief from morning sickness is typically time, but it can feel like a long 14 weeks. Thankfully, there are many at-home remedies (and prescriptions in severe cases) that can help you feel better, including the following:
- Stay Hydrated – Drink at least 8 cups of non-caffeinated fluid each day. Some recommend drinking even more than this. The goal is to stay hydrated throughout your pregnancy, no matter what symptoms you’re experiencing.
- Eat Bland Foods Often – Stay away from greasy, spicy, and fatty foods and instead opt for the “BRAT” diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). These foods are easy to digest.
- Snacks Over Meals – Instead of eating three large meals per day, aim for small snacks throughout the day. Getting too full or having an empty stomach can make nausea worse.
- Pay Attention to Your Triggers – Observe and remove or avoid any food or smells that make you feel nauseous. If your prenatal vitamins are triggering nausea, try chewable or gummy versions.
- Try Pregnancy Candy – Sometimes, sucking on candies can help with nausea. If you’re popping sugary candy all the time, though, it’s probably time to try something else to protect your dental health.
- Eat or Drink Ginger – Ginger ale, tea, or other ginger products can help relieve morning sickness for some women.
Seek Help in Severe Cases
It’s normal to experience morning sickness, but if you have a severe case of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis gravitdarum, talk with your doctor.
Severe means vomiting several times per day for multiple days. This amount of fluid loss can lead to serious health issues such as dehydration and weight loss during pregnancy, which could require IV fluids.
A doctor may prescribe anti-nausea medications considered safe during pregnancy in these cases.
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