Natural morning sickness remedies that actually work

Natural morning sickness remedies that actually work

Morning sickness is a common pregnancy symptom that is experienced by many expectant mothers, usually during the first trimester. Although morning sickness can be a sign of a healthy pregnancy, it can also be very uncomfortable making daily life difficult.

Thankfully many trusted natural remedies can reduce the feelings of morning sickness that are safe for you to use during pregnancy. So if you are experiencing morning sickness during your pregnancy read on to discover these natural sickness remedies that can help alleviate your symptoms and make you feel more comfortable.

Morning sickness in pregnancy

Natural morning sickness remedies

Ginger

Ginger is an excellent natural remedy for morning sickness as it can help to soothe the stomach. There are many ginger-related products that you can purchase to help reduce the symptoms of morning sickness such as ginger sweets, ginger ale, and ginger tea.

You can also buy ginger root, available from most supermarkets, to use at home. You can make a simple fresh ginger tea by cutting small slices of ginger root and steeping it in hot water. If you would like to add sweetness to the tea you can add honey and sip the drink slowly to reduce feelings of nausea.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a popular herb that can help calm an upset stomach and alleviate the symptoms and feelings of morning sickness. There are many peppermint products you can use to help with your morning sickness. Peppermint tea is sold in most supermarkets and health food shops and is a popular aid for nausea. You can also buy peppermint essential oil, which you can either use around your home or inhale when you are feeling sick.

Peppermint tea for morning sickness

Acupressure

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. You can purchase an acupressure wristband that applies gentle pressure to specific points on the wrist which is believed to help reduce morning sickness symptoms. An alternative option would be to seek the help of a licensed acupuncturist for a session.

Small meals and plain food

When you are feeling sick you might not feel like eating, however, nutrition is very important during pregnancy. If you are feeling sick switching to smaller meals can help your stomach and help reduce sickness symptoms. Changing your diet for a few months until morning sickness subsides can help.

Eating plain food such as crackers, toast or plain biscuits may be easier to stomach, and if your morning sickness is stimulated by strong smells, you can avoid eating hot foods. Even if you are feeling sick try to ensure that you keep up with your fluids and drink plenty of water. If water is unmanageable, try adding sliced lemon to help with taste and morning sickness. 

Final thoughts

Although morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy it can be very difficult to experience and can cause a lot of discomfort. The above natural remedies and advice on diet changes can help you to reduce your morning sickness which is safe for your body and gentle on the environment. Getting lots of rest and eating smaller simple meals when you are feeling sick can also help with symptoms of morning sickness.

In most cases, morning sickness only lasts during the first trimester and then the feeling of sickness fades away. However, if you are struggling with strong feelings of nausea or are constantly vomiting you should seek the advice of your healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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