pregnancy sickness?

Question

this is my first pregnancy. and i have extremly bad morning sickness. i can't seem to keep anything down. Does anyone have any suggestion on what i can eat that may stay down?

Answer 1

i try ginger candy its help!

There are a number of remedies for morning sickness. These include:

* Eat small, frequent meals. When the stomach is empty, it produces acid that irritates the stomach lining. In addition, an empty stomach can cause low blood sugar, which can also cause nausea.
* Eat foods high in proteins and complex carbohydrates. Protein foods (e.g., eggs, cheese, and yogurt) and complex carbohydrates (e.g., whole-grain breads and cereals, dried beans and peas, and baked potatoes) discourage stomach upset and are also beneficial to both mother and baby.
* Avoid foods and beverages that do not sound appealing. Pregnant women usually experience at least one food aversion. The more appetizing a food appears to be, the more likely it is to stay down.
* Stay hydrated. Dehydration can worsen nausea, so pregnant women should drink plenty of fluids. If a woman has an aversion to fluids, she can eat foods with a high water content, such as watermelon, grapes, and other fruits.
* Try a vitamin B6 supplement. Vitamin B6 reduces nausea in some women, and is not harmful in recommended doses during pregnancy. Women should consult their healthcare practitioner before taking supplements.
* Eat or drink ginger. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) settles the stomach for some women. Ginger tea and foods made with ginger (such as ginger snaps) are usually available at grocery or health food stores.
* Try an herbal infusion. An infusion, or tea, of two parts black horehound (Ballota nigra), one part meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), and one part chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), taken three times a day, can soothe morning sickness for some women. Women should always consult their healthcare practitioner before taking herbal remedies during pregnancy.
* Wear sea bands. Sea bands are elastic bands worn around the wrists which place pressure on the inner wrist, an acupressure point for controlling nausea. They are usually used for controlling carsickness and seasickness.
* Keep the mouth fresh. Mints and regular tooth brushing can decrease excess saliva. Using a mouth rinse and/or brushing the teeth after vomiting is a good idea to control tooth decay and lessen stomach upset.
* Stay well rested. Fatigue and stress can make morning sickness worse.

Allopathic Treatment

Some women with extreme cases of morning sickness may develop a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarium (excessive vomiting during pregnancy). These women are at risk for dehydration and insufficient weight gain, and may require bed rest and intravenous nutrition and fluids if vomiting cannot be controlled.

Several antiemetic, or antivomiting, medications are available for pregnant women. Antiemetic medication should always be prescribed by a physician familiar with its use and with the patient's medical history. Antiemetics may be contraindicated (or not recommended) for patients with certain medical conditions. They may also interact with other medications.

Expected Results

Morning sickness treatments have varying success. Some women will find one or more remedies that can completely cure their nausea, while others may remain sick throughout their pregnancy. In addition, women expecting two or more babies usually experience heightened morning sickness due to the higher level of pregnancy hormones in their bodies, and may suffer from nausea and vomiting for a longer time than women with a single pregnancy. However, for the majority of pregnant women, nausea stops or at least diminishes by the end of the first trimester.

Prevention

The best cure for preventing bouts of nausea is to eat frequently. Many women find that eating six small meals or snacks a day (morning, mid-morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and bedtime) prevents stomach upset. Getting adequate rest can also help to keep morning sickness at bay.

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Answer 2

Ginger usually helps. There is ginger ale, tea, cookies, fresh and capsules. Some people eat more carbs like crackers & toast. However, I have read that protein is supposed to help diminish the nausea better than carbs. I have also read in several places that just eat what sounds appealing to you. Try to eat smaller meals more often to keep your blood sugar level regulated. I've also heard that lemon works well, either sucking on lemon wedges or lemon candy. Many maternity stores sell Pregnancy Pops. I've never tried them, but heard they work. The good news is it generally goes away towards the end of your first trimester. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

I was just given a solution I wish I had known about with my first pregnancy. I am on my third and at my new dr's office they told me to take Unisom (the sleep aid) at night and Vitamin B6 three times during the day. IT WORKS! I was throwing up sometimes three times a day. I sleep better and I don't get so sick. With my other two pregnancies, I was sick for 6 months! I am so happy to have found this solution!

Answer 4

Try the stuff which you eat when you have the flu or feel sick.
For me that probably would be Home made Nuddle soup, but maybe try something smaller and mostly fluid maybe.
I don't know your body as good as you do, so think of the stuff that you allways ate even when you were upset and couldn't eat anything else, maybe that helps. Best of luck to you and your Baby!

Answer 5

Ya...those days suck. Try things like crackers, just the normal things you would eat if you had the flu. Make sure you try eating every day because the baby needs it.

Answer 6

try cinnamon