Congratulations, you have just had a positive pregnancy test. Immediately, your thoughts turn to sweet-smelling babies, tiny pink or blue clothes and nursery decorations. Unfortunately, you have nine months and miles of symptoms to go before you deliver your sweet newborn. The good news is, there are steps you can take to avoid, or at least lessen, the nausea and vomiting often associated with the first three months of pregnancy.
Instructions
Eat
1. Don't allow yourself to get hungry. Since low blood sugar can make nausea worse, eat at regular three to four intervals throughout the day.
2. Eat early. Keep some crackers or other easy-to-digest food by your bedside. Eating before you move will help keep early morning nausea at bay.
3. Eat high energy foods. Complex carbohydrates such as breads, rice and cereals slowly release energy into your bloodstream and help keep energy levels up.
4. Limit caffeine. Foods and drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, chocolate and soda, make morning sickness symptoms worse.
5. Find comfort foods and drinks. You may have to experiment, but many women find plain crackers, lemon drops, ginger ale or ginger beer, clear, flat sodas, or peppermint help relieve symptoms.
6. Stay hydrated. If you are are losing fluids by vomiting, it is especially important to keep taking small sips of whatever fluids you can tolerate throughout the day.
Take Control
7. Avoid trigger odors. Certain foods, body odors or gasoline make aggravate your delicate stomach. Avoid them whenever possible.
8. Drive, don't ride. Many women find they get carsick early in pregnancy. Offer to drive instead of being a passenger.
9. Sleep. For some women, it's the only time they don't feel nauseated.
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