All women enjoy their pregnancy period and it is such a joy for them, but morning sickness is certainly not. For those pregnant women who are really looking for tips and tricks on how to prevent morning sickness, these simple steps will be handy and useful.
Instructions
Step 1 : Drink more water
Drink 8 – 9 glasses of water a day since upset stomach is one of the common reasons for dehydration.
Benefits and Methods of drinking more water
Step 2 : Eat easily digestible foods
Starches are easy to digest so take lots of carbohydrates like potatoes, breads and pasta.
Step 3 : Avoid moving quickly
Changing your position suddenly, like getting out of bed to fast or standing up from chair too fast, may cause nausea. So stay on your position for few minutes before waking up or during standing.
Step 4 : Avoid smelling
There are some scents and flavors which can make you fell nausea during your pregnancy period. So avoid smelling those kinds of scents.
Step 5 : Eat 5-6 meals a day
The reason for this that when you feel hungry you also start to feel nausea so rather eating 3-4 large meals take 5- 6 small meals.
Step 6 : Take protein rich food
Foods that are rich in proteins like dairy products, nuts and peanut butter are well known for keeping morning sickness away.
Step 7 : Have small walks daily
A little bit of exercise or a short walk daily will help you feel so better and comfortable.
Step 8 : Magnetic wrist bands
Wearing magnetic wrist bands can help kick off nausea before it starts. This is a non–medicated, healthy and safe method to avoid morning sickness.
Step 9 : Avoid spicy and strong odors
Make sure that you are way from the spicy and strong odors and remember that it is not uncommon to develop odor aversion in pregnancy period.
Important points to make note of:
1. Immediately consult your physician if vomiting is problem and continuing for longer periods.
2. Make sure that you ask your doctor before taking any medications or supplements.
3. If your morning sickness is still continues after your 3rd semester and if you feel that you are losing weight, then immediately report to your doctor.
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- How to know if you are pregnant without a test
- Pregnancy Symptoms Week by Week
- How to avoid Pregnancy naturally
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by on 01. Dec, 2009 in Women's Health

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