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The toughest bit of the 1st
trimester of pregnancy is morning sickness and any woman
who has gone through or is going through it, knows the
first signs usually develop during the month following the
first missed menstrual period, when hormone levels
increase. It may range from mild, occasional nausea to
sever, continuous, debilitating nausea with bouts of
vomiting. In most cases, symptoms may be worse in morning,
albeit they can strike day or night |
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However, some studies show
that mild to moderate sickness is a sign of a good
pregnancy, and less risk of miscarriage.
There is no simple treatment.
The best course of action is home treatment. The following
tips work wonders not only when you wake up feeling
nauseous but also work when you get that queasy feeling
during the day.
Changing what, when and how
much you eat coupled with certain changes to the way foods
cooked helps.
During morning or for that
matter all day sickness, you may find that eating five or
six small meals, rather than the usual three large ones,
is easier on the body. Make sure each meal contains some
protein and carbohydrate, like whole wheat bread with
grated cheese and a slice of tomato, rice or wheat
preparation with some easily digestible / light cereals,
orange juice and a whole wheat biscuit. Be creative;
choose low fat health foods you know will tempt your
appetite. Aversions to food because of nausea are
perfectly normal and understandable.
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Don’t jump up out of bed
immediately. Lie quietly for a while and ask you husband
to bring you a slice of fresh lemon or orange or a dry,
bland biscuit.
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Avoid large drinks, have
frequent small one between meals.
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Spicy, fried foods, and
fatty foods like very rich sweets, are best avoided.
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Avoid excessive consumption
of pickles or chutney, which is rich in salt.
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Don’t spend much time in
the kitchen and avoid the strong smell of certain foods
when shopping.
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Prepare food when feeling
least nauseous.
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Taking lemon or orange
juice in the morning and before meals relieves nausea of
early pregnancy.
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Suck an ice cube till the
nausea passes off.
However, if you have severe,
persistent nausea and vomiting, see your doctor. This not
so common complication of pregnancy can lead to
dehydration and malnutrition, sometimes calling for
prescribed medication and in some cases even
hospitalization. Although drugs are best avoided in
pregnancy, especially in the early months, there are some
that have been in use for many years with no apparent
danger to the developing baby.
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