Five Powerful Tips to Ease Morning Sickness in Pregnancy

curry leaves for morning Sickness

It is one of the safest and most effective remedy for morning sickness in the first trimester. A soothing drink of Lime juice laced with a few leaves of curry leaves with a touch of sugar helps to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness.

 

morning sickness (nausea and vomiting)

• eat smaller amounts of food every one to two hours during the day
• try to follow Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating as much as possible; however,
ignoring the guidelines for a short time won’t hurt your baby
• if your iron or prenatal supplements make you feel queasy, take them with a
slushy-type drink
• try taking a liquid form of vitamins
• try to keep taking your folic acid supplement even if you can’t take prenatal vitamins
for a period of time
• eat whatever appeals to you during this time
• avoid fatty and fried foods
• drink fluids such as apple juice, ginger ale, water, and clear black tea
• don’t drink red raspberry leaf herbal tea as it may cause uterine contractions
• try eating cold meals to avoid food smells, or have someone else cook
• have fresh air in the bedroom while resting, and in the kitchen while cooking
• try not to get too tired
• wear loose clothing around your chest and waist
If you do vomit, rinse your mouth with water. You can also use a fluoride mouth rinse.
This will help protect your teeth from the damage of stomach acids.

 

Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness

• Nothing beats morning sickness like a cup of ginger tea. The same spicy herb is used to counter motion sickness. To make ginger tea, boil 30 grams dried root (available in health-food stores) in 1 cup water for 15 to 20 minutes, strain, and sip.

• Herbal teas made with chamomile, lemon balm, and peppermint are also known to reduce nausea. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of hot water. Avoid peppermint tea if you have heartburn, however.

• Brew yourself a cup of red raspberry-leaf tea. The herb is popular for a number of pregnancy problems, including morning sickness, and has been shown to relax the smooth muscles of the uterus. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of hot water. But with this remedy in particular, check with your doctor before taking it. There is some evidence that raspberry leaf can cause uterine contractions, so your doctor might advise against taking it later in the pregnancy or if you’re at increased risk for miscarriage.