Nausea During Pregnancy

Each woman is different and each pregnancy is different but one thing is found common in almost more than 50% of all pregnant women. It is commonly called nausea. Most women suffer from nausea during their first trimester of pregnancy; others may experience nausea and vomiting through out their entire pregnancy. Its severity may vary from pregnancy to pregnancy.

Though nausea is common problem faced during pregnancy; medical science has still not been able to find the exact cause of its occurrence. Since many hormonal changes occur during the pregnancy, it is considered as its possible cause. An imbalance in the level of blood sugar is also blamed for nausea.

Most of the women suffer from nausea early in the morning whereas others may get it any time of the day. Nausea stops around the 12th week of pregnancy in about 80% of the pregnant women. You can take the following measures and reduce nausea significantly.

In place of eating 3 large meals try to eat 5-6 small meals or snacks. You must also eat before going to bed at night. Eat before you get hungry. This will help you to maintain your blood sugar level and will prevent acidity. Thus nausea will be reduced or prevented. Carry snacks like fruits, nuts, and crackers and eat if you start feeling queasy. Do not skip meals and avoid eating fatty, fried and spicy foods. Take protein rich foods. In morning when you wake up eat some crackers, take rest for 15 minutes and then slowly get out of bed.

Some foods trigger nausea so observe them and avoid these triggers. Eat variety of foods so that you get different nutrients. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking fluids frequently don’t drink fluids during meals and immediately after or before meals. If fruit juices create trouble eat fruits and vegetables high in water content. Instead of hot food, try to eat cold food. Ginger tea is beneficial. You can also sniff ginger or lemons; this may provide relief to upset stomach.

Take sufficient physical rest and take a short nap during day time. Go for walk in fresh air or do some light exercise. Take your vitamin at such time when you have least nausea. Wear small sea bands on each wrist; this will help reduce nausea. If your nausea worsens, do not take anti-sickness tablets yourself and see your doctor.