Nausea and Morning Sickness!!?

Question

This nausea is really kicking my butt. I can't even cook dinner for my family without feeling like I'm going to hurl. The mornings are the worst but I don't want to deprive my baby of much needed nutrients. Is a glass of OJ enough? That's all I can seem to stomach at the moment. My first pregnancy was a cake walk, I had no nausea so I have no idea was the best response is. Please do not suggest crackers! Yuck.

Any moms have any suggestions? I know everyone is different.

Answer 1

7up and gummy bears worked for me. Not much for nutrition but they both helped with the nausea which allowed me to get some better food down. If you continue to have problems, you may want to talk to your doc about some anti-nausea medication.

Answer 2

Morning sickness during the second and third months of pregnancy is a fairly common experience for many women. The good news is it seldom lasts beyond the first trimester. So, no matter how poorly you feel, remember that “This too shall pass.”

Feeling nauseous is a result of increased hormones at this early stage of pregnancy. However, eating right, drinking plenty of water, taking your supplements, getting enough exercise and avoiding odors like cigarette smoke, heavy perfumes or fried foods, will greatly decrease the frequency and discomfort.

Ironically, food can be both the cause and the relief of nausea. You’ll obviously want to avoid sweets, caffeinated drinks and rich,spicy or processed foods. Instead, choose whole foods. Your body will also work better when you eat smaller meals more frequently. This helps you maintain your energy and blood sugar levels which, when they get too low, can cause nausea, headaches and other uncomfortable symptoms - everything you’re trying to prevent!

So, choose your foods wisely. Stock up on raw veggies, nuts and seeds, unsweetened yogurt, crisp apples and soft fruit like peaches and pears. Know that just a simple turkey or tuna sandwich on whole wheat toast or a high quality protein drink can keep your blood sugar in balance and bring relief to both hunger and nausea at the same time.

Beyond the basics of what you’re eating, taking a complete whole food nutritional supplement will make a world of difference. You’ve heard a lot about the importance of Folic Acid, a member of the B vitamin family, before and during pregnancy. But most women don’t realize that a natural whole food B-Complex is one of the best things you can do to decrease nausea and the stress of being pregnant. Let me know if you can’t find one and I’d be happy to give you recommendations.

And finally, if you’re experiencing persistent nausea that lasts beyond the first trimester, it could be either an indication of poor nutrition, unresolved emotional issues or even a more serious health concern, so be sure to discuss any ongoing symptoms with your health care practitioner.

Answer 3

Eat small amounts several times a day-forget the "three meals a day" plan for a while. The small amounts will give you the nutrients and boost your metabolism all throughout the day. Make sure you get protein, complex carbohydrates and lots of water. Juice is good, but it's not enough. The acids in the OJ may be hard on your stomach by itself. Try a piece of multi-grain toast with it, and maybe an egg. Or, cereal is good (I ate a lot of that in the morning) and you can take your vitamins with it without getting an upset stomach. I remember with my first pregnancy I craved fruit, cereal, chocolate milk and Mexican food. I love seafood, but then it made me sick. My second pregnancy I could eat the seafood but my sense of smell was really pronounced and my husband was making me sick with all of his odors (cologne, hairspray, etc.). You're right, different people react differently alright!

Answer 4

ALOT of small frequent meals did the trick for me; overloading my stomach made it worse. Watery fruits and vegetables felt the best on my stomach during these periods (melons, grapes, lettuces, etc.). Coca-cola, gingerale and lemonade also helped. Wait at least a half hour after eating before you lie down and always lay on your left side (for some reason, laying on your left side helps immensely in the digestion process, according to the doctor).

Also, pay attention to what aromas seem to be triggers. Garlic was the biggest one for me, so I just didn't cook with it for a long, long time. And you're right, crackers are a big NO! They always made my morning sickness WORSE!

If nothing else, talk to your ob/gyn about it. There are meds that can help make the morning sickness more managable and that won't harm the baby. This is finally what I had to resort to just to be able to function and care for my other children.

Ironic how they call it "morning sickness", isn't it? Mine lasted 24/7! Good luck and I really hope you feal better! And make sure you take your pre-natel vitamins! If they make you sick taking them in the morning, take them right before you fall asleep at night!

Answer 5

I'm eager for all the answers you get from this question. I just woke up with morning sickness for the first time (I'm 5-6 weeks along, so far I've been pretty excited about not feeling sick...oh well.) I've been told that before you get up you need to eat and continue to eat. I know that sounds horrible, whenever I've gotten severly dehydrated, I can't stand the thought of eating, but once you start you begin to feel better.

Crackers sound absolutely gross to me too and dry. Right now I'm eating a frozen gogurt and it seems to be doing alright for me. I'm craving fruit so I'm going to buy a bunch of fruit today and other food I can place by the bedside so I can munch on it in the morning.

Answer 6

I know you don't want anyone to suggest crackers, but I must anyway. Crackers were (seriously) the ONLY thing that kept my nausea away. Keep them by your bed so that you can nibble on them as soon as you wake up. I had two days of morning sickness, then the third day I tried crackers. It really did work wonders for me! You could also try toast with very little or no butter. Or just plain bread. That should help.

Answer 7

If your pregancy is within 18wks, it is normal but if it is more than 18wks, it is exaggerated, so you should consult your doctor. If you dont eat anything for a long time and then if you start eating, you will bringout everything. The best thing is to eat very often in small quantities, liq and semisolid food, with less spices. Since you sleep for 8hrs at night, your stomach will be empty when you get up and as soon as you take something, it comes out. To avoid this, consult your doctor, she will give you some medicine to be taken at night, so that you wont vomit in the morning.
Yes, every person and for the same person every pregnancy is different!

Answer 8

Dear Mommy,

I TOTALLY understand you. I had the same situation as you do with both of my kids.
I too hated crackers, so I had a life saving tool in the popsicles, you know, the mommy ones that have some nutrients and help with the nausea. another thing, before you even get up, while in bed drink a glass of water. That really helped to get me up and going without feeling crappy.

Best of Luck !

Momma Bear

Answer 9

You need to get actual food in your belly. Crackers are the easiest, but maybe toast with a little bit of jelly (for flavor)? Or some yogurt and a banana. If it is too bad for your doctors now have a pill pregnant mommies can take to ease the nausea.
Good luck to you!! Congrats on your 2nd pregnancy!

Answer 10

I had the same problem with my 2nd pregnancy and ended up loosing weight instead of gaining. You should ask your doctor about the medicine they can give you to help keep things down. It really does work great, I was surprised. Make sure that you let them know how bad it is, because getting nutrients is as you know very important. But its incredibly hard to keep things down when everything makes you sick! Its a tiny pill, takes about 15 minutes to kick in...and when you do get it, take it as soon as you get up. Some days I ended up needing to take more than one, in which they will tell you how often you are ok to take them. Don't wait though, because it can become a bigger problem.
Hope it helps!

Answer 11

I think as long as you are eating well the rest of the day, and having good snacks as soon as your stomach settles down in the morning, your baby should be just fine. Have you tried ginger ale for settling your stomach? There is also ginger tea and ginger candies which can help with the nausea.

One trick I used with my second pregnancy was taking my prenatal vitamins at night before I went to bed. During my first pregnancy they made me really sick in the morning, so taking them at night let me sleep through the worst of the nausea.

Good luck!