My friend and I are both pregnant. She is about 9 weeks and having the worst nausea I've ever seen. She already ended up at hospital once for IV fluids. She doesn't let herself get hungry and is staying away from fatty foods. I don't know what else to do to help her. Its not always in the morning, its pretty much always after a meal, which are small. Any suggestions of any nature would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help.
2007-10-04 06:34:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ginger helps control nausea and vomiting. You can get some ginger candies or maybe some ginger tea, just make sure it's Ginger Root.
There is also a bracelet thing you could get her it's called a Sea Band and it's for sea sickness but it works for morning sickness too. One of my friends was exactly like your friend and once she got one of those bands, she said she felt a million times better. You can buy them at any drug store.
2007-10-04 06:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by luckystar 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to constantly nibble, even though I still ate regular meals. I carried around a bag of baby carrots or graham crackers. I also sipped gingerale. And some things I just couldn't eat anymore for a while. Saltines made me gag as well as iced tea. In fact I still haven't been able to bring myself to have either and my daughter is 7 months old. I found that my nausea was worse about the time that I would start to feel a little hungry and my sugar would drop, sending me reeling. If she can find anything that will stay down, keep it on her at all times. And nibble away.
2007-10-04 13:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How can I avoid nausea?
In the morning
Take your time getting out of bed.
If you tend to feel really sick in the morning, eat a little as soon as you wake up and before getting out of bed.
Ask your partner to bring the food to you, or prepare a snack the night before and leave it beside your bed.
Throughout the day
Eat little and often, every two or three hours - even if you're not hungry.
Drink a lot of liquid, preferably 10 to 12 glasses of water, fruit juice or herbal tea each day.
Avoid food containing a lot of fat or spices.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Eat dry crackers, toasted bread or rusks.
Ginger tea or ginger tablets can help reduce nausea.
Rest several times a day. Lie down with a pillow under your head and legs.
Move slowly and avoid sudden movements.
After eating, sit down so that gravity helps to keep the food in your stomach.
Avoid smells that make you feel sick or throw up.
Don't brush your teeth immediately after eating because this can cause vomiting.
Get some fresh air and exercise by going for a little walk every day.
Avoid smoking. Not only is it harmful for you and your child, it also diminishes your appetite.
At night
Before going to bed, it may help to eat a snack such as a yoghurt, bread, milk, cereal or a sandwich.
If you wake up during the night, eating a small snack may stop you feeling sick in the morning.
Sleep with the windows open to get some fresh air, if possible.
When should I consult my doctor?
If none of the remedies mentioned above seem to work.
If you vomit more than three or four times a day.
If you lose weight.
If your vomit contains blood or looks like ground coffee.
If you lose more liquid than you can keep down.
If you are dehydrated (see box above).
If you are worried about your condition, or believe that something serious is the matter.
What will the doctor do?
The doctor will examine you for signs of dehydration. A simple urine test (ketone test) is often helpful in deciding the degree of dehydration.
Anti-sickness tablets can be prescribed. Your doctor will be careful to ensure you are prescribed medication that does not harm your baby
2007-10-04 14:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Saltine crackers really help. I was extremely sick with all my pregnancies. I had to take phenergan a prescription for nausea. It does make you sleepy but that is much better than being sick. It only takes about 3 saltines. By the fifth month the nausea should be going away. When you have anemia you bruise easily, that's why asked about that on your other question.
2007-10-04 17:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by peaches 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I kept crackers by my bed, when I get up at night to pee, I eat crackers, do not drink fluids though
The crackers can absorb the bile in the tummy to help
Then in am I drink Ginger tea with my breakfast, then I also snack through out the day so my tummy is never empty
2007-10-04 14:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by robin_anderson02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lost 10 pounds in the first trimester because I couldn't eat and I had morning sickness so bad. I couldn't eat meat at all. I did sip on water tho, and that seemed to help a lot. tell her to get bottled water but DONT put in in the fridge. Just sip on it throughout the day at room temperature. Tell her to get plain crackers and nibble on them throughout the day as well. When she eats she can eat a few bites at a time and eat all day, not "mealtimes." That will reduce her vomiting.
I hope I helped!
2007-10-04 13:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by ϑennaß 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was sick throughout my pregnancy. I couldn't hold down water so they gave me some pills for anti-nausea. they worked great but they had a lot of side effects like blurred vision and fatigue.
nothing worked for me, the BRAT diet made me vomit, all food made me vomit.
Just be straight forward with the doctors. Don't ask, demand help.
2007-10-04 13:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by baby G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to eat a couple of crackers before my feet hit the floor in the morning.
2007-10-04 13:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by qarmell 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
crakers and bread always helped me
2007-10-04 13:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by mom@17 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋