Morning sickness really puts a damper on that first trimester of pregnancy.
Thought to be caused by rising hormone levels, pregnant women in their first trimester of pregnancy often experience bouts of nausea and vomiting.
Morning sickness is a bit of a misnomer; some women's nausea recedes in the afternoon, while others begin in the evening.
(Hormone levels, highest in the morning, may account for increased nausea in the early hours of the day.
) For a few unlucky souls' "morning sickness" lasts all day long.
Fortunately, only a small percentage of women experience this sickness past the first trimester.
Twenty-five percent of women don't experience any symptoms of nausea or vomiting at all.
Though lack of morning sickness does not mean there is anything wrong with a pregnancy, women who do experience it can at least rest assured that their active hormones are doing what they're supposed to be doing and that their pregnancy is healthy and their baby is thriving.
The best way to stop mild to moderate sickness is to adjust regular habits while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This takes a conscious effort, but changing your lifestyle is the most effective way to stave off morning sickness.
Getting more sleep, eating the right foods at the right times, and avoiding foods and smells that trigger it will help maintain energy and minimize nausea.
Stress exacerbates morning sickness.
Not getting enough sleep makes you more prone to feeling stress.
On top of all that, a pregnant woman's body demands more sleep than before she became pregnant.
Resting, preferably through sleep, will help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness.
Other ways to wind down include meditation or relaxing exercises.
Make sure you tell your doctor before trying any new exercise routine.
Though eating is the last thing on a nauseous pregnant woman's mind, keeping food in the stomach is a proven way to reduce nausea.
In fact, eating first thing in the morning, before even getting out of bed, is strongly recommended.
Sitting up and having a small snack will help abate nausea, while jumping right out of bed and moving quickly may trigger it.
Eat bland foods, like crackers, throughout the day.
Sipping hot tea with mint or foods and drinks with ginger will also help to ease morning sickness.
When planning meals, try and avoid foods with strong aromas that may trigger nausea.
Also avoid foods that are high in fat, as they take longer to digest.
You should also stay away from greasy, spicy, and fried foods.
During the first trimester, they aggravate nausea; later on in your pregnancy, they cause heartburn! Instead (and this is one of the few times in your life you can do this freely) load up on carbs! Well, at least healthy carbs.
Whole grains, non-acidic fruit, and pasta are not only tummy-friendly, but slowly release energy throughout the day and night, helping to fight pregnancy-related fatigue.
Finally, recognizing and avoiding morning sickness triggers will help significantly reduce nausea and vomiting.
This may mean having the husband brew his coffee at work or getting rid of your favorite soap until the morning sickness passes.
Taking your pre-natal vitamin is really important, but don't take it first thing in the morning.
Wait until you eat your largest meal in order to lessen the chances of nausea.
Wear clothes that don't press onto your abdomen, and if you are prone to motion sickness, take the wheel.
Avoiding these triggers nips the problem in the bud.
Being pregnant already means you should be living differently.
Taking a proactive approach to changing your lifestyle during the first trimester will greatly ease if not get rid of that debilitating thing called morning sickness.
Thought to be caused by rising hormone levels, pregnant women in their first trimester of pregnancy often experience bouts of nausea and vomiting.
Morning sickness is a bit of a misnomer; some women's nausea recedes in the afternoon, while others begin in the evening.
(Hormone levels, highest in the morning, may account for increased nausea in the early hours of the day.
) For a few unlucky souls' "morning sickness" lasts all day long.
Fortunately, only a small percentage of women experience this sickness past the first trimester.
Twenty-five percent of women don't experience any symptoms of nausea or vomiting at all.
Though lack of morning sickness does not mean there is anything wrong with a pregnancy, women who do experience it can at least rest assured that their active hormones are doing what they're supposed to be doing and that their pregnancy is healthy and their baby is thriving.
The best way to stop mild to moderate sickness is to adjust regular habits while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This takes a conscious effort, but changing your lifestyle is the most effective way to stave off morning sickness.
Getting more sleep, eating the right foods at the right times, and avoiding foods and smells that trigger it will help maintain energy and minimize nausea.
Stress exacerbates morning sickness.
Not getting enough sleep makes you more prone to feeling stress.
On top of all that, a pregnant woman's body demands more sleep than before she became pregnant.
Resting, preferably through sleep, will help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness.
Other ways to wind down include meditation or relaxing exercises.
Make sure you tell your doctor before trying any new exercise routine.
Though eating is the last thing on a nauseous pregnant woman's mind, keeping food in the stomach is a proven way to reduce nausea.
In fact, eating first thing in the morning, before even getting out of bed, is strongly recommended.
Sitting up and having a small snack will help abate nausea, while jumping right out of bed and moving quickly may trigger it.
Eat bland foods, like crackers, throughout the day.
Sipping hot tea with mint or foods and drinks with ginger will also help to ease morning sickness.
When planning meals, try and avoid foods with strong aromas that may trigger nausea.
Also avoid foods that are high in fat, as they take longer to digest.
You should also stay away from greasy, spicy, and fried foods.
During the first trimester, they aggravate nausea; later on in your pregnancy, they cause heartburn! Instead (and this is one of the few times in your life you can do this freely) load up on carbs! Well, at least healthy carbs.
Whole grains, non-acidic fruit, and pasta are not only tummy-friendly, but slowly release energy throughout the day and night, helping to fight pregnancy-related fatigue.
Finally, recognizing and avoiding morning sickness triggers will help significantly reduce nausea and vomiting.
This may mean having the husband brew his coffee at work or getting rid of your favorite soap until the morning sickness passes.
Taking your pre-natal vitamin is really important, but don't take it first thing in the morning.
Wait until you eat your largest meal in order to lessen the chances of nausea.
Wear clothes that don't press onto your abdomen, and if you are prone to motion sickness, take the wheel.
Avoiding these triggers nips the problem in the bud.
Being pregnant already means you should be living differently.
Taking a proactive approach to changing your lifestyle during the first trimester will greatly ease if not get rid of that debilitating thing called morning sickness.