Remedies for Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Home Remedies

• Ginger - Ginger is one of the best ways to reduce morning sickness symptom and it can be taken in a number of ways. Drink flat ginger ale or grate ginger root to make a warm cup of ginger tea. Ginger root can also be found in capsules that you can take orally. Crystallized or candy ginger can also give you relief from nausea during your pregnancy.

• Citrus fruits - Lemon, oranges, tangerines and grapefruits are surprisingly helpful at relieving morning sickness. You can eat all of these in raw form or make juice for a drink to sip on throughout the day. Some women have even stated that just the smell of lemons have helped them feel less nauseous.

• Mint - Not only can mint help you feel less nauseous, but it will also give your breath a boost of freshness, which can be greatly appreciated if you have been vomiting all morning from morning sickness. Add mints leaves to your water, lemonade, tea or simply chew on a leaf when you start feeling queasy.

• Saltines - Saltines have been used by many women for years to help relieve morning sickness. Saltines or plain toast are simple starches that can help keep foods down and calm an upset stomach.

• Vitamin B6 - Nausea and some vomiting can be reduced or stopped by taking 25 milligrams of vitamin B6 every 8 hours.

• Herbal teas - While some herbal teas are off limits when you are pregnant, there are a few that can greatly help with morning sickness. Some morning sickness remedies in tea form include lemon, peppermint, and red raspberry-leaf teas which can all calm your upset stomach.

• Water -You want to ensure that you are well hydrated throughout the entire pregnancy. Drinking plenty of water can help reduce morning sickness. If you have trouble keeping water down as well, consider sucking on ice cubes.

• Zinc -Try to consume 25 milligrams of zinc on a daily basis. Taking a zinc supplement can ensure you get enough zinc in the day to help reduce morning sickness.

• Apple juice - Apple juice can help stabilize the blood sugars in the body when pregnant. Keep a glass of apple juice on your nightstand before bed and sip on it throughout the night when you find yourself waking up. This can help reduce the likelihood of feel nausea in the mornings.

• Rest - Getting enough sleep can help alleviate many pregnancy symptoms including morning sickness. Women who tend to be overtired while pregnant also increase their chances of suffering from morning sickness. When you wake up in the morning, try to get out of bed slowly.

• Eat smaller meals - Instead of eating 3 or 4 larger meals in the day, break your meals up into smaller portions. Eating 5 or 6 smaller meals through the day can help reduce morning sickness. You still want to keep your meals balanced by including protein, fruits/veggies, and carbs.

• Mild exercise - It is important that you stay active when pregnant and doing light exercises can also be beneficial when it comes to morning sickness. When it comes to morning sickness remedies, going for a walk and getting some fresh air may be all you need to feel better.

• Seeds - Anise and fennel seeds are highly effective at calming upset stomachs. Keep this seeds handy throughout the day and simply chew on a few whenever you begin to feel sick or nauseous.

Medical Help

• Acid reflux medications - One of the remedies to consider for morning sickness is an acid reflux medication. If you vomit too much during pregnancy, you can damage the esophagus and increase heartburn which will only lead to more acid sitting in your stomach.

• Patches - There are some motion sickness patches, like scopolamine, that can help relieve nausea related to morning sickness.

• Acupuncture/pressure - These treatments have had many beneficial effects on pregnant women. If you have morning sickness, consider making an appointment with an acupuncturist.

• Over the counter medications - A number of allergy medications have been said to help women feel the effects of more sickness less. Unisom and Benadryl are two of the common over the counter medications that can help reduce nausea you can try.

• Other medications - Consulting your doctor can be the best option if you cannot find relief for your morning sickness or it is too severe. They will prescribe the best medications that can help reduce your symptoms of morning sickness.

Some Things to Avoid

While there are plenty morning sickness remedies you can try, you can better control the effects by knowing what to avoid. The following items can all make morning symptoms worse and should simply be avoided while you are pregnant. If you have tried some morning symptom remedies and they haven't worked, consider also excluding these items from your diet.

• Fried or fatty foods

• Spicy foods

• Caffeine

• Artificial sweeteners

• Alcohol

• Bitter or strong flavored vegetables

• Low-quality foods

• Processed or prepackaged foods