Helpful tips to control nausea and vomiting: *What you eat, and when In the morning, eat a few crackers and rest for 15 minutes before getting up. Get up slowly and do not lie down right after eating. Eat small meals or snacks often so your stomach does not become empty (for example, every two hours). Try not to skip meals. Eat what you feel like and eat when you are hungry, though you may want to avoid cooking or eating spicy, fatty or fried foods because of the smell. If cooking smells bother you, open windows and turn on the stove fan. If possible, ask someone else to cook. Eat cold food instead of hot, as it may not smell as strongly. Sniffing lemons or ginger can sometimes help an upset stomach. Eating salty potato chips can help settle the stomach enough to eat a meal. *Tips to get enough fluids Sip small amounts of fluid often during the day. Avoid drinking fluids during, just before or immediately after a meal. Food ideas to help relieve nausea Salty: Chips, pretzels Tart/sweet: Pickles, lemonade Earthy: Brown rice, mushroom soup, peanut butter Crunchy: Celery sticks, apple slices, nuts Bland: Mashed potatoes, gelatin, broth Soft: Bread, noodles Sweet: Cake, sugary cereals Fruity: Watermelon, fruity popsicles Liquid: Juice, seltzer, sparkling water, ginger ale Dry: Crackers *Getting enough rest Get plenty of rest, and try napping during the day; nausea tends to worsen when you are tired. Many women find they need more sleep in the first three months of pregnancy. You may need to take some time off work or make other arrangements for household chores and childcare. Get help and support from friends and family. *Lifestyle strategies Get plenty of fresh air and avoid warm places as feeling hot can add to nausea. Try acupressure wrist bands. Acupuncture can help some women. Speak to your health-care professional first and look for an experienced and licensed acupuncturist. Try ginger, an alternative remedy thought to settle the stomach. Doses of up to 250 mg four times a day appear to be safe. If multivitamins make your nausea worse, try taking your prenatal vitamins with food or just before bed. There are also pills that are smaller or have lower iron content. If you can’t take any multivitamin, take a folic acid pill (0.4 to 1.0 mg) alone until you feel better.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:43:08 +0000
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