If you are one of the unfortunate women who end up dealing with the unpleasant effects of morning sickness, that wonderful glow of pregnancy can become a dull shadow that mars the first trimester. And, while you likely won't feel as good as your overall pre-pregancy health, it is important to remember that there are morning sickness remedies that have worked for many women before you.
But, if you are enduring severe vomiting, you will need to consult your doctor to make sure that you are not becoming dehydrated. In this situation, your health and the baby's needs to be monitored to ensure that there is no undue side effects. Not only do you risk dehydration, but you can find your levels of energy decreasing, putting you at even more risk. But, these cases are not the norm, so if you are like most women, you may find some relief through some of the following suggestions:
Homeopathy - Find a homeopath in your community that may be able to help you and find something that can offer you some relief. They are trained in helping through natural methods, and can give you suggestions for your own circumstances.
Acupuncture - The Chinese practice of acupuncture has helped to ease the suffering of many women with morning sickness, by inserting needles into specific parts of the body which alleviate the symptoms.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - EFT is a natural healing technique that has become very popular with women suffering from morning sickness. The results they are finding are incredible, and the fact that it is a completely natural method of alleviating the symptoms, ensuring no potential side effects to the baby, women are turning more and more to this practice. EFT is a form of acupuncture that can be performed on your own, and it doesn't require any needles. It works by finding pressure points that will get rid of symptoms of any ailment - morning sickness included.
Aromatherapy - Certain scents can bring relief for many ailments, including morning sickness. Lavender, rose and chamomile are a few that can be used on their own or combined to ease some of the more troubling symptoms. It is suggested to mix them with a base aromatherapy oil then massaging them directly into your skin or adding a drop onto a cloth that you can put up to your nose when feelings of nausea start to come on.
Small, frequent meals - Eating smaller meals more freqently will help your tummy to stay more settled. Even though you might not feel hungry when you are so sick, it is important to make sure you are getting enough nutrition for your growing baby. If you can keep yourself from getting too hungry, or your stomach from being completely empty, you will find that you feel better.
Bedtime snacks - As mentioned, keeping your stomach from getting empty is important. But, it has also been suggested that your blood levels drop at night, contributing to the nausea that a pregnant woman can suffer from in the morning. Eating a snack before bed will help to prevent low blood sugars.
Get up slowly - Since getting out of bed too quickly in the morning is one of the worst things you can do when suffering from morning sickness, try setting your alarm a bit earlier and allow yourself to lay in bed for a few minutes to wake up. If you can, have someone make you a warm tea to sip on while you snack on a few crackers before you begin your day.
Everyone will have their own triggers that cause them to feel sick, and once you learn what your own are, it is easier to find what works to cope. Not all of the morning sickness remedies mentioned will work for everyone, however trying even one or two suggestions will most likely bring you some measure of relief.
One of the most effective morning sickness remedies, EFT, is explained in detail - with complete step by step instructions - in a very comprehensive guide which you can find reviewed at Help With Morning Sickness
