Although it is true that most women experience their most intense nausea and vomiting symptoms in the morning, the fact is that “morning sickness” can and often is felt during any time of the day.75% of women are affected by nausea and vomiting symptoms, usually beginning about week six and continuing through week 14 to 18; there are a few women, however, who continue experiencing symptoms throughout their pregnancies.Whether they last a few weeks or a few months, the symptoms of morning sickness are a force to be reckoned with, and should not be dismissed.
While each woman is different, and the causes for nausea are still not clearly understood, likely culprits include physical, hormonal, and psychological factors.The most notorious of these is hCG, the pregnancy hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin), which is responsible for many changes in the body and is closely linked with nausea levels; estrogen and its ability to increase sensitivty to smell also likely plays an important role.
It is also believed by some researchers that women whose bodies normally react to stress with vomiting or “feeling sick” are more likely to experience morning sickness as a reaction to the stress of pregnancy.There is a great deal of common wisdom regarding natural (non-medication) nausea relief; although these strategies have not necessarily been scientifically tested, some women swear by them.
One step is to eat frequently over the course of the day so that your stomach is never completely empty; for the mornings, keep crackers by your bed to nibble on right when you wake up.Stay laying down for a while, approximately half an hour, and then try getting out of bed – many women experience less nausea.Any pregnant woman should avoid just jumping out of bed, giving herself time to wake up and get up.
You can experiment with high-protein versus high-carbohydrate meals as a nausea depressant; you should, however, try to stay away from rich and spicy foods as a general rule.Even if it means having an unbalanced diet, it’s usually all right to avoid any and all foods that are causing you nausea – don’t force yourself.Food which are hot tend to have stronger aromas, which can cause nausea; therefore, eat mostly bland foods and try to have them at room temperature or cold.
While you should have lots of beverages, try not to drink much at meals so you don’t get overfull; try drinking sports drinks, cold carbonated drinks, and anything with real ginger, like ginger ale or tea.
Keep in mind that nausea triggers can be unrelated to food – like motion sickness or heavy odors (such as perfume); you might also consider techniques like using an acupressure wristband or even hypnosis.Morning sickness is stressful and can make for a very unhappy pregnancy; for this reason, feel confident to ask your doctor about anti-emetic (anti-nausea) medications that might work for you if none of the natural remedies provide relief.
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