Morning Sickness Symptoms - Tips For Relief

One of the most unpleasant discomforts associated with pregnancy is morning sickness symptoms. While difficult to deal with, these nausea episodes are the body's natural response to hormonal changes that take place in the early stages of pregnancy.

The good news, if you can allow yourself to consider there is any, is that the condition is temporary. Most women experience morning sickness only during the first few weeks of pregnancy, and then it begins to subside.

Most of the hormone changes are taking place in the beginning of the pregnancy, which accounts for the nausea discomfort occurring during this phase. If you can manage to implement some preventative measures in your regular routine, you may find some relief from this annoying pregnancy side effect.

Here are a few things to try to ease some of the discomforts associated with morning sickness.

1. Eating is Important

Don't deny your body food. You are not only feeding yourself, but your baby as well. The body needs food to live, and the baby needs nutrition to grow and develop properly.

When the stomach becomes empty, the acids instigate bouts of nausea and discomfort. It is important to snack regularly throughout the day to keep something in your stomach.

Here are some snack ideas that are convenient to carry, nutritious, and easy to digest:

* saltine crackers
* ginger ale or fruit juice over crushed ice
* Melba toast and cheese slices
* bananas and/or apples with peanut butter
* low fat individually wrapped mozzarella string cheese sticks
* peanut butter and cheese crackers
* seedless grapes in multiple varieties
* conveniently packaged fruit and pudding cups
* low fat yogurt

2. Odors and Aromas

Most all pregnant women become more sensitive to the scents and odors surrounding them when they are expecting. If a specific odor or aroma triggers your nausea, make a note and avoid it whenever possible.

Some common irritants include:

* aerosol spray products such as deodorant, hairspray, and air freshener
* perfume, cologne, and aftershave
* body perspiration
* specific foods like tomatoes, fish, flavorings, and spices
* cigarette and cigar smoke
* the aroma of greasy foods cooking
* the odor of meat smoking, such as on a barbecue pit

Some women find it difficult to cook on the stovetop when they are pregnant. Let your family do some of the cooking while you are expecting. Opt for quick and easy sandwiches and/or salads.

Nowhere is it written that nutritious food has to require a pot on the stove. Use the microwave as an alternative to stovetop cooking. Treat yourself to take-out, such as Chinese fried rice or deli sandwiches.

3. Get Plenty of Rest

Believe it or not, insufficient sleep and lack of rest does contribute to many women's morning sickness symptoms. If you work, daytime naps are probably not an option. Get in bed early at night and try to get your full 7-8 hours of sleep. Don't feel guilty for taking catnaps on the weekends.

Unfortunately, there is no absolute promise that implementing these prevention tips will alleviate your nausea altogether. Try to isolate the triggers that seem to set off your bouts of nausea. Do eat regularly and often; an empty stomach is an irritant, so avoid it. Take care of yourself and your baby, and remember, "This too shall pass."

By: Margaux Hall

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Margaux Hall is an author and owner of BestMorningSicknessTips.com. Be sure to visit her site for more great information on understanding morning sickness symptoms plus the remedies and insights you need to beat the nausea and enjoy your pregnancy again.