Nausea is probably the most famous and least favorite part of
pregnancy.
Many women experience morning sickness from around week 6
through week 12. For some, it carries on
to week 20 or beyond and is not always limited to a.m. hours. I was blessed with 40 weeks of around the clock
nausea during all four of my full term pregnancies. While
I LOVED being pregnant and growing life, I really struggled with this
aspect. It’s hard to embrace your
pregnancy glow when it’s shadowed by clammy sweats. However, this is a normal
part of a healthy pregnancy. It is a
sign that your hormones are kicking in to support your baby’s development.
For some, morning sickness leads them away from unhealthy
choices. http://www.livescience.com/2531-morning-sickness-revealed.html
That worked for me on some levels. Keep most fried foods far away from me! Unless you’ve got corn chips. Those are another story.
For moms dealing with mild to moderate nausea, here are some
natural remedies to consider:
Dietary Control:
- Small frequent, healthy meals- Avoid hunger!
- Adequate B vitamins. I like these.
- Fresh foods including fruits
- Salty starches (corn chips!)
- Adequate hydration- Drink before and after meals, but not during as this leads to poor digestion.
- Frozen slices of lemon to suck on. Just slice and freeze in a single layer on a pan. Transfer to a baggie once frozen and pull them out as needed.
- Lavender Lemonade
- 2 Tbsp organic lavender (purchase lavender here)
- 1 cup organic sugar
- 1 cup organic lemon juice
- 2 two liters of soda water
- Recipe- Heat sugar and lavender in heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to steep overnight in refrigerator. Strain. Add lemon juice. Stir. Add 2 two liters of soda water and ice to taste.
Herbal Support
Before you ask for a prescription
med, consider some of nature’s best resources.
Herbs!
- Digestion support tincture found here delivers potent dosages of anti-nausea herbs in a highly absorbable form
- Peppermint oil in the toilet to fight those nausea waves when you need it most!
- Cool compress soaked in peppermint decoction. Purchase organic peppermint here.
- Decoction recipe: simply pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 Tbsp herbs and let steep for several hours, preferably overnight. Strain and store in refrigerator. Use as needed. Will keep 3-4 days.
Acupressure- P6 (press top and bottom)
Healthy Habits:
- Adequate sleep
- Improve circulation by propping your feet. Poor circulation causes us to feel faint which often precedes a wave of nausea
- Fresh air
Some things make it worse-
- First pregnancy
- Multiples
- Lack of sleep
- A history of motion sickness
- Stress
When is it a problem?
When nausea and vomiting are keeping you from meeting the
dietary needs of yourself and your baby, you need to address this with your
healthcare provider. You might be
dealing with hyperemesis gravidarum.
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