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Although they call it morning sickness, nausea and sickness can happen at any time of day during pregnancy. Feeling nauseous or being sick can make it more difficult to go about your day as you normally would. You may not feel well enough to go to work or you may not want to socialize the way you used to.
Combating pregnancy sickness can be tough but the more you know about what to expect, the more prepared you can be. Here are some tips on getting through pregnancy sickness.
Eat a Balanced Diet
When and what you eat might change during your pregnancy. You may find that you’re not able to stomach certain foods and you can’t get enough of others. This is often referred to as cravings.
For some women, pregnancy sickness only lasts for the first few weeks of pregnancy. For others, it can last the whole pregnancy. It’s important to do your best to eat a healthy diet and take supplements where needed.
Drink Plenty of Fluid
There’s nothing better than drinking water during pregnancy for sickness. If you are sick during your pregnancy, you may lose a lot of fluid. It’s important to replenish this fluid as often as you can. Your growing baby will need this fluid to develop well.
If you have trouble keeping water down because it’s tasteless, try flavoring your water with fruit instead. If you can’t keep any fluids down, you’ll need to visit your health professional as soon as possible.
Find A Pregnancy Group
Sickness can make you want to hide away until it’s over but getting out and socializing with others is a great way to take your mind off things. Becoming a parent, especially for the first time, can be daunting. That worry can make nausea and sickness worse.
There are many groups and forums that provide information and advice for expectant mothers. For example, Embrace Grace is a group dedicated to pregnant teenagers and provides support throughout the entirety of pregnancy. Whether it’s your first child or not, or if the pregnancy was planned or not, there is support to be accessed in your area.
Find Your Triggers
You may start to notice that your nausea and sickness only happens around certain smells or tastes. For instance, some women suddenly find it difficult to walk into a bakery. Others may find it difficult to travel and develop severe travel sickness.
Once you know what is likely to make you feel unwell, you can try your best to avoid it. It can also help to carry a scent that you do like with you. When you come into contact with a scent that makes you nauseous, use your preferred scent to mask the unpleasant scent.
Ginger
Ginger is widely known as something that can help nausea and sickness. Fortunately, it comes in many forms and you can use it in whichever way suits you. For instance, some expectant mothers like to add a slice of ginger to hot tea and sip it when they feel nauseous.
You can also find ginger popsicles, lollipops, and cake. For those having difficulty eating and drinking during pregnancy, ginger capsules are also available from most health stores. Although it isn’t a cure, ginger can help nausea and sickness to subside for long enough for you to eat a healthy meal.
Fresh Air
It sounds simple but fresh air can do you the world of good when you’re pregnant and feeling unwell. If you’re at home or at work and waves of nausea start to kick in, try stepping outside for a few minutes to get some fresh air. Inhaling outdoor air and the change of scenery can help you to control any feelings of sickness and go back to getting on with your day.
Doctors recommend that pregnant women continue to exercise lightly throughout their pregnancy. A simple twenty minute walk each day can help you to fight off nausea, keep you healthy, and aid you in giving birth too.
Ask For Help
Pregnancy sickness shouldn’t be just one of those things you put up with because you’re pregnant. If you’re really struggling to get through your day, it’s important to talk to your health professional about it. Your doctor may be able to prescribe anti-sickness medication that can help you to get through the worst of the symptoms.
Asking your doctor for help can also help to ensure you aren’t suffering from anything more serious, like Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
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