A Natural Approach To Health

Living With Morning Sickness

I had a question the other day about morning sickness.

For many women, the toughest part of early pregnancy is morning sickness.

Morning sickness refers to nausea and vomiting that commonly occur during pregnancy.

The term “morning sickness” can be misleading, however, since you may have these symptoms at any time of the day.

Morning sickness typically occurs in the first few weeks of pregnancy and usually goes away by the second trimester.

Approximately 50% of all pregnant women experience some degree of nausea and vomiting between the 6th and 12th weeks of pregnancy.

However, some pregnant women have an extreme type of morning sickness, called hyperemesis gravidarum, which requires treatment.

If you’re suffering from nausea, vomiting, or both, you need safe measures to bring you some relief.

Your best course of action for managing morning sickness is home treatment.

By following a few proven guidelines, you’re likely to gain significant relief from nausea and vomiting.

To deal with morning sickness it’s beneficial to:

*Drink 6-8 cups of purified water daily.

*Ginger, taken in capsule or tea form, is helpful for relieving nausea.  Other beneficial herbs include catnip, dandelion, peppermint, and red raspberry leaf.

*Keep crackers or whole wheat toast near your bed and eat some before arising.

*Increase essential fats (flax oil, olive oil, Omega-3 oils).

*Increase fresh, raw fruits and veggies; consider fresh juicing.

*Eat small, frequent meals and snack on whole-grain crackers with nut butters (but not peanut butter) or cheese.  It helps to keep some food in your stomach at all times.

*Don’t go without food or drink because of the nausea.

*Eliminate any and all hydrogenated, trans fats, deep-fried foods, margarine, fast foods, etc.

*Eliminate sugar, sweets, white flour products, processed foods.

*Avoid dairy products.

*Avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, soda pop.

*Don’t sit up or get out of bed too quickly.

*Keep in mind morning sickness usually doesn’t last beyond the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.  If you suffer from persistent nausea or vomiting later in pregnancy, consult your health care provider.

*Get regular moderate exercise.

*Learn relaxation techniques.

*Have a chiropractic assessment.

*Eliminate toxic exposures, both food and environment.

*Maintain a healthy weight; underweight can cause issues as can overweight.

*Understand your medications and possible side effects.

*If you follow a vegetarian lifestyle or low caloric intake, it’s essential to get proper intake of protein, B vitamins and essential fats.

*Consider a hair analysis to check for heavy metal toxicity.

*Avoid hot tubs and saunas.

If you’re dealing with morning sickness, try these (100% money-back guarantee):

It’s essential to use:  VitaLea, Protein, B-Complex, GLA, OmegaGuard, Alfalfa, Optiflora, VitalMag.

It’s important to use:  Vitamin D, Vitamin C, CarotoMax, FlavoMax, Vitamin E, Zinc, CoQHeart.

It’s beneficial to use:  Herb-Lax (for constipation), Iron (only if required), Performance, Stomach Soothing Complex, Gentle Sleep Complex.

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PS:  If you have any questions about morning sickness, and would like to know how supplements can help, give us a call at 715-431-0657.  We’re here to help.