It’s a joy to be pregnant, but it’s never easy. Morning sickness isn’t an enemy, however it can make you feel like it is. That nausea you’re feeling is actually a good sign that your pregnancy hormone levels are high enough to allow your baby to develop and grow. So, no worries, since it’s also treatable.
Relief from morning sickness is just a few months away, because the symptoms naturally subside right after the first trimester. For now, try these natural homes remedies to calm, soothe, and settle when your stomach feels like turning upside down.
Ginger
Ginger is one of the most popular herbs known to fight morning sickness. It’s a common remedy in Chinese medicine. It works the same way as your prescribed medicines. Try making a tea from grated root ginger to get the best of its effects. Be careful not to take more than 3g of raw ginger (about three teaspoons) a day.
Peppermint
Whether for tea or aromatherapy, peppermint has been used for centuries and can be very effective with morning sickness. Drinking a cup of peppermint tea might help to settle your stomach, so too can inhaling the scent of peppermint.
Crackers.
Crackers can be a pregnant woman's prized possession when it comes to morning sickness. They’re easy snacks and easy to digest. Crackers have also proven to ease the nauseas for some women. Plain, whole-wheat crackers, pretzels, plain popcorn, or low-salt soda crackers are your best bets. Nibble on them throughout the day and before going to bed.
Coconut Water.
Coconut water contains: potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, and calcium (FYI: Gatorade has only two). Morning sickness during pregnancy can sometimes be aggravated by dehydration. Whatever the reason may be, coconut water is the ideal antidote and serves as a powerful rehydrator, in addition to that, coconut water will help ease your nausea by providing nutrients and giving you the refreshing feel.
Something Sour.
How about some lemon candy, lemonade, lemon popsicles, lemon in water? Strangely, it has showed promising results to pregnant women. Eating or drinking something sour can help.
Morning sickness can be a pain, and definitely throw a wet and nauseous towel over your day, but remember that your body isn’t going wack. It’s part of your pregnancy. Consider these natural remedies and help yourself get the relief you need.
If your symptoms seem bizarrely severe, talk to your medical care provider.
Relief from morning sickness is just a few months away, because the symptoms naturally subside right after the first trimester. For now, try these natural homes remedies to calm, soothe, and settle when your stomach feels like turning upside down.
Ginger
Ginger is one of the most popular herbs known to fight morning sickness. It’s a common remedy in Chinese medicine. It works the same way as your prescribed medicines. Try making a tea from grated root ginger to get the best of its effects. Be careful not to take more than 3g of raw ginger (about three teaspoons) a day.
Peppermint
Whether for tea or aromatherapy, peppermint has been used for centuries and can be very effective with morning sickness. Drinking a cup of peppermint tea might help to settle your stomach, so too can inhaling the scent of peppermint.
Crackers.
Crackers can be a pregnant woman's prized possession when it comes to morning sickness. They’re easy snacks and easy to digest. Crackers have also proven to ease the nauseas for some women. Plain, whole-wheat crackers, pretzels, plain popcorn, or low-salt soda crackers are your best bets. Nibble on them throughout the day and before going to bed.
Coconut Water.
Coconut water contains: potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, and calcium (FYI: Gatorade has only two). Morning sickness during pregnancy can sometimes be aggravated by dehydration. Whatever the reason may be, coconut water is the ideal antidote and serves as a powerful rehydrator, in addition to that, coconut water will help ease your nausea by providing nutrients and giving you the refreshing feel.
Something Sour.
How about some lemon candy, lemonade, lemon popsicles, lemon in water? Strangely, it has showed promising results to pregnant women. Eating or drinking something sour can help.
Morning sickness can be a pain, and definitely throw a wet and nauseous towel over your day, but remember that your body isn’t going wack. It’s part of your pregnancy. Consider these natural remedies and help yourself get the relief you need.
If your symptoms seem bizarrely severe, talk to your medical care provider.