Pregnancy Morning sickness has been seen in about 50 to 80 percent of all pregnant women. While many people go by the name, many patients report that it can occur at any moment without the time of the day being a cursor. In most cases the patients are from the 4th week of pregnancy to the 16 week. Although there have been cases where women suffer through pregnancy morning sickness throughout their pregnancy time.
There are no specific reasons known for causing pregnancy morning sickness but experts believe that it is a repercussion of the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy.
The increase in the level of the pregnancy hormone and estrogen are causal factors for the start of the morning sickness. The effects of the sickness are only felt when these hormones cross a certain level and the feeling is gone when they subside below the level.
Pregnancy plays a few tricks with your smell and taste. The perception of smell and taste go out-of-range and suddenly things that would’ve been yummy to you would taste and smell awful. If the sickness goes on a high, you’ll probably be running for the bathroom right now. People attribute it to the increase of estrogen but who knows?
There is also a misconception that ladies with the tough stomach (who can swallow pretty much anything) are least affected by morning sickness, but there are no substantial results to prove that. While there have been such cases but the contrary has also been substantial in number.
No treatment has yet been devised for the treatment of pregnancy morning sickness, but here are a few ideas to ponder upon:
Vitamin B6 (50 mg.):
Taking this supplement helps particularly with pregnancy caused nausea. A plethora of products is available in the market with proper amounts of b6 in them. I would suggest you to go for the herbal products because they are the ones without any side-effects.
Try and stay at cold places. Heat can alleviate nauseating feelings
Sleep for small intervals during the day. You must never be tired because it can induce morning sickness. Be careful not to sleep after you have eaten.
Never be sleep deprived. Sleep fully.
Do not rush out of the bed. Be slow and patient.
Start your mornings with plain crackers or some dry cereal. Get out of the bed only after you’ve had some.
Food smells can contribute a lot to morning sickness. You need proper ventilation for that. So just open the windows and turn on the exhaust while cooking and having your food.
Try cooking in the microwave. That will produce less of the food smell.
Try an essential oil that stops nausea, something like lemon extracts. Whenever you can’t get rid of foul smells, just pour a few drops in your handkerchief and smell it.
Avoid greasy or spicy foods as they often cause nausea or heartburn.
Don’t go for oily and spicy food. Avoid processed fast food.
Don’t forget your protein. Go for low fat meats and sea food.
Don’t stuff yourself with food. Eat smaller meal with more frequency, probably 5 times a day.
