Simple and natural morning sickness remedies to get you through your first trimester.
Being pregnant is a wonderful magical life-changing experience but it’s can be rough especially the first trimester. It’s when most of the hormones kick in and all the early symptoms of pregnancy like morning sickness become a reality. Morning sickness is tough and different for all moms to be. Contrary to the misconception, morning sickness doesn’t occur only in the morning, it can strike any time of the day and sadly for some, it can be all day long.
Morning sickness is believed to be a result of the increased hormone level that comes with pregnancy. It’s often one of the first early signs of pregnancy and varies from woman to woman and from pregnancy to pregnancy.
Since we know how challenging morning sickness can be, today we are focusing on 18 morning sickness remedies that will help you survive your first trimester. The symptoms of morning sickness vary from person to person from pregnancy to pregnancy. Tend to be much more severe for women with multiple pregnancies. Every pregnancy is different.
 Some of the symptoms are:
- Sensitivity to smellÂ
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Vomiting
- Thirst
- Fatigue
You might start to experience these signs in your first trimester or about 4 to 6 weeks after fertilization. For most women, it usually diminishes around the 3rd to 4th month of pregnancy while for others experience it through their entire pregnancy.Â
Some moms to experience very severe morning sickness which is characterized by persistence vomiting, a decrease in urination, weight loss, headaches and confusion which can be a case of Hyperemesis gravidarum. In this case, you ought to let your doctor know.
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Lets dive in to these amazing morning sickness remedies for your first trimester.
1. Morning sickness food to avoid.Â
Some foods are big triggers of morning sickness and they only make it worse. Avoid spicy food, caffeine, fatty or greasy food and acidic foods. It’s might be so good and tempting but if it makes you queasy it’s not worth trying to eat. Bland food is way much better for your stomach. Remember as mentioned earlier it’s a matter of finding out what works best for you.
2. Get plenty of rest
Getting plenty of rest always tends to work for most things not only morning sickness. This might seem impractical because being pregnant doesn’t mean your work stops or you quit caring for your family, you simply have to forego some of the things in your to-do list or delegate. You have to make self-care a priority and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Be careful not to lie down immediately after a meal as it can aggravate the morning sickness symptoms.
3. Morning sickness remedies: Hydration
As mentioned earlier thirst is one of the main causes of morning sickness and the best way to counteract that is to be hydrated. It’s highly recommended that pregnant women drink at least 10 cups of fluid per day. Since the growing baby is taking up so much water out of you, it goes without saying that you need to up your daily water intake.
I found that the easiest way for me to drink a lot of water is to always keep a water bottle close to me at all times. We all know that keeping hydrated is important for everyone but it’s super important for moms to be especially if you can barely keep anything down. I love this water bottle, it’s durable, has ounce marking which helps you track your consumption intake, huge enough and the best part is that it has an infuser. You can add some strawberries, lemons, limes, blueberries in your water which improves the taste. Staying hydrated doesn’t mean you only have to drink water, just make sure that you are getting plenty of fluids. This can be smoothies, juice, tea, and milk.
4. Eat small meals regularly
Another way to relieve morning sickness is eating regularly. Simply make sure you have healthy snacks near you throughout the day. This might be a bit challenging especially in the first trimester because sometimes you will have zero appetite.
Eating small meals throughout the day instead of three big meals will leave you feeling much better and keeps your blood sugar more stable. This reduces the acid in the stomach since there is food to digest. The lack of acid stops the gagging and nauseous feeling. Morning sickness is worse on an empty stomach, always make sure that doesn’t happen.
If you are finding it hard coming up with what to eat through your morning sickness I highly recommend this Pregnancy cookbook. It’s packed with great recipes which are perfect for the three trimester. Learn what to eat to help you fight nausea.
5. Ginger
There are so many food options that can help ease your morning sickness. Ginger is one of them and has been used over a long time as it helps alleviate nausea. There are so many ways you can go about preparing it. Regardless of whether you decide to eat or drink it remains a good natural morning sickness remedy. You can make yourself a cup of ginger tea, ginger cookies, ginger candy, ginger sweets, soup or even ginger smoothie.Â
6. Take morning sickness tea
This is by far my favorite morning sickness remedies. Even though you are not a big fan of tea, this is morning sickness remedy you have to try because it has worked wonder for so many pregnant women and it’s extremely affordable as well. This morning sickness tea is great as it can be drunk hot or cold and it’s decaffeinated. It’s also a perfect way to keep you hydrated as you can try sipping it throughout the day.
7. Go for walks
Going for walks is a perfect way to distract yourself. You get to enjoy the cold breeze and think of something else apart from how bad your morning sickness is. Taking in a few breaths of cold air is good for you as it regulates hormonal activity in your body and you will feel much better.
I recently saw my friend with this portable fan that is genius. Its battery-operated and super light. This means it will keep you cool when you are at work in those situations and places where you just can’t take a walk for a cold breeze or you can’t stay near an open window.
Try to incorporate some light exercise each day in your routine as well like swimming (of course walking) as it releases endorphins which can help reduce nausea.
8. Hot water with lemon
Lemon is one of the foods that help to relieve morning sickness. If you are finding it challenging drinking plain water, adding a slice of lemon helps as it gives it some taste and it’s so gentle on the stomach.
Apart from having hot lemon water another way you can use lemon to relieve morning sickness is by cutting and sniffing it which will help calm your stomach. The refreshing smell does wonders.
You can also try these lemon candies which are great for just chewing when you feel nausea.
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9. Sea bands
These are not only great for travel sickness but they are perfect for relieving morning sickness. These acupressure wrist bands are perfect as morning sickness remedies, you can wear them in the morning or when you feel start to feel nauseous. They work by putting pressure on certain points of the wrist which gives relief from nausea and vomiting. Sea bands do a phenomenal job with easing the morning sickness and they come highly recommended by other pregnant moms and midwives. I love that they are budget-friendly, drug-free, natural reusable and washable.
10. Breakfast in bed
Having breakfast in bed is one of the best morning sickness remedies that have proven to work for many moms to be. Eating something before getting out of bed will help with nausea. Morning sickness kicks in strongly on an empty stomach, so having a snack on your bedside table will be a lifesaver. Something you can munch on immediately you are up. Some moms to be have found great success with eating saltine crackers, toast, others with bananas or even a snack like raisings. It’s up to you to find what will work for you.
11. Avoid strong scents
When you are pregnant your smell senses are heightened. You smell things a mile away. Strong scents will easily irritate your stomach or even give you a killer headache. If you have been using very strong scented candles, deodorants, perfumes you just have to store them away for a few months and switch to mildly scented products. Smells that never used to bother you before, will now be a bother. Such as cooking lentils or even chicken. You simply have to stay away from them until this face fades away.
12. Consider your Magnesium levels
So many pregnant women have said that increasing their magnesium levels helped them ease their morning sickness. It’s always advised before changing your diet or taking any supplements to talk to your doctor.
13. Preggy pop drops
These candies are a lifesaver. These preggy pop drops are packed with essential oils and plant botanicals that are proven to relieve morning sickness and they are highly recommended by other pregnant women. I love that they are super affordable, all-natural, drug-free, and chemical-free which means they’re 100% safe for you and baby. The fact that they come in different flavors such as Sour Raspberry, Sour Lemon, Sour Tangerine, and Green Apple is an added advantage. You can have them with you everywhere and they are easy to take any time. They are great for when you are at work. Once you start feeling queasy, just pop one of them and you will be fine.
14. Avoiding your triggers
Try your best to avoid the things that will make you nauseous. Most of the time it’s usually some type of food or smell. Depending on your environment there are so many other things that can be a trigger and make your morning sickness even worse. Things like such as smells, different foods, hunger, temperatures, thoughts, and sitting positions.Â
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15. Watermelon
Watermelon works like a charm because of its high water content it will keep you hydrated. It’s great if you’re struggling to keep up with your fluid intake. Whether you have it as fruit salad or in a smoothie, it won’t disappoint you.
16. Tummy drops
Tummy drops are just like the preggo pop, except that they are made with ginger. If you aren’t such a big fan of the normal ginger, these tummy drops might work for you. As mentioned earlier ginger is a traditional remedy for digestive health and stomach problems. It the great for relieving morning sickness so these tummy drops are worth trying.
17. Take Prenatal gummy Vitamins
So many women gag and vomit from taking regular prenatal vitamins when they are going through morning sickness. If your Prenatal vitamins are making your morning sickness worse try changing the time that you take them. For example, you can take them in the afternoon or evening after your stomach has settled. If that still doesn’t work you can switch your prenatal to prenatal gummy vitamins. Take to your doctor first before making the change. The prenatal gummy vitamins don’t usually have iron in them. These prenatal gummy vitamins have worked for so many pregnant women they are worth a try.
18. Essential oilsÂ
Most pregnant women have reported positive results with the use of different aromatherapy products . You can try out things like aromatherapy candles while you are taking a bath or you are just relaxing at night.
Essential oils such as peppermint, lavender, orange, lemon, and grapefruit bring warm feelings and are great for relieving nausea during pregnancy. You can place a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale when you feel like nausea coming on or you can diffuse it. For essential oils, they can be diffused using a diffuser, by steam inhalation or applied on your skin with a carrier oil.
Most pregnant women prefer using a diffuser as it’s the easiest to use. You simply throw a few drops in with water, press a button and you are set. If you want to do the steam inhalation, just boil some water, add a couple of drops and lean your head over and inhale. You may not have all the time to be that fancy, just put some essential oil on your hands and rub it around and then cup my hands over your nose and smell it.
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A few things to always carry with you are a bottle of water, a hair tie, breath mint, a packet of tissues and hand wipes, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. Especially if you don’t work from home because you never know when or where morning sickness is going to strike.
Pregnancy is fun but sometimes you feel like you are going to lose it. Thankfully there are a few things you can try to relieve the morning sickness. I hope you have found at least two morning sickness remedies that will work for you and make your pregnancy journey easier. Always remember that these remedies are not one size fits all, so if one doesn’t work for you try another.Â
If I have any morning sickness remedies that have worked for you, let me know in the comment section and I will update the post to include it. Remember to cut yourself some slack, you are growing a baby inside you.
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