Is ginger okay to use for morning sickness?

Question

I heard somewhere (forget where) it may be dangerous to the baby. Is this true?

Answer 1

According this site it safe and mildly effective:

http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/ginfornauspr.html


BUT The mayo clinc says this:
Some authors suggest that pregnant women should not take ginger in amounts greater than found in food (or more than 1 gram dry weight per day). There are reports that ginger can increase discharge from the uterus in menstruating women, and possibly lead to abortion, mutations of the fetus, or increased risk of bleeding. However, other reports state that there is no scientific evidence that ginger endangers pregnancy. Little scientific study is available in this area to support either perspective, although ginger has been studied in a small number of pregnant women (to assess effects on nausea), without reports of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Notably, this matter is sometimes confused because the use of ginger in pregnancy is discouraged in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in which much higher doses of ginger may be used.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ginger/NS_patient-ginger

And this site as well:
Although ginger is commonly used for morning sickness during pregnancy, no major safety study on its use has been reported. Scattered studies in animals, however, point to ginger's potential harmful effects if used during pregnancy and caution against its use. http://www.uspharmacist.com/oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/Comp/ginger2.htm&pub_id=8&article_id=77


Then this one said that there was no conclusive evidence that it was harmful:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_255/ai_n6211954

So i would say don't take more then you would if you were using it to eat in food.

Answer 2

the midwife told me that ginger would help me get over the symptoms. I tried ginger tea, but it was too spicy for my liking. So I opted for ginger snap cookies and they worked great. Then after my stomach settled I went for the watermelon. The natural sugar in the watermelon helps you with the morning sickness also. good luck!

Answer 3

Ginger is not okay for both of you,you mean Ginger ale (soda-Carbonated) or Ginger natural fiber.However it has pungent odor and is considered a spice,If you really like to treat your morning sickness by naurapathy way..Use Dill seed water.

Answer 4

I really helps with Nausea. Just shave a couple of shavings off of a ginger root and boil with water and then once its hot and boiling add honey, sugar or lemon throw shavings away and pour in mug. Good luck

Worked for me, read in my pregnancy book.

Answer 5

I've always heard that it's good for morning sickness and isn't dangerous.

Answer 6

I actually heard it would help morning sickness and I used it, healthy babies all around. I actual used it for my IBS nausea and it has helped quite a bit.

Answer 7

i heard that you can eat ginger snaps for morning sickness

Answer 8

try ginger ale u acn buy it in any shop
but if u want ginger is also good

Answer 9

You should consult your OB/GYN and not us. Good luck, the morning sickness will get better. Congrats on your bundle of joy. ~~~~~

Answer 10

oh its actually recommended for it but again maybe you may not like it try eating oranges or pickles with lemon and salt