Remedies For Nausea During Pregnancy

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Remedies For Nausea During Pregnancy Pregnancy
is an exciting phase for every woman. But the
morning sickness that accompanies with it is
often difficult to handle. A majority of women
experience nausea, vomiting, and fatigue during
their first trimester. It typically starts by
the sixth week of pregnancy and peaks around the
eighth and ninth weeks. By14th - 16th week, the
morning sickness will taper off. For a few, it
may last throughout their pregnancy. Being sick
is an unpleasant feeling however, if the
mother's weight and other aspects are in check,
there is no need to worry.
What are the causes of morning sickness?

• As there are so many causes linked to morning
  sickness, It's very hard to
• pinpoint any one as a major factor. Some of the
  causes include,
• HCG hormone - it is produced in excessive
  amounts, which does the role of sustaining the
  baby.
• Increase on estrogen and progesterone - this
  slows the entry of food through the
  gastrointestinal tract
• Deficiency in Vitamin B6
• Heightened senses, especially smell
• Increased sensitivity of the digestive system
• Morning sickness symptoms usually settle down as
  the second trimester begins, but it can take
  longer time to end in some pregnant women. While
  morning sickness is generally not dangerous,
  excessive vomiting and complete inability to
  hold down any food or water can be signs of
  something

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more severe and can lead to dehydration. Certain
OTC medications claim to relieve and be the
remedy for nausea and vomiting associated with
morning sickness, but it's always best to try
natural, safer remedies. Here are some natural
home remedies for nausea and morning sickness in
pregnant women
Nausea during Pregnancy It is really challenging
to prevent sickness completely as it is a natural
and common part of the pregnancy process.
However, a pregnant woman can prevent morning
sickness from becoming a significant problem by
following some essential tips. Follow a set
routine during pregnancy to reduce nausea
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• Stress and sluggishness can increase morning
  sickness. A pregnant woman should make an effort
  not to fit in an excessive number of things in a
  day and should keep things smooth. She should
  get plenty of rest and consider taking time off
  work if she finds it difficult to cope. Refer to
  our blog to know more about sleeping positions
  during pregnancy.
• She can give herself some additional time by
  having a couple of cookies and others, 20 to 30
  minutes, before getting up. Keeping some simple
  snacks, such as plain biscuits or rusks, by the
  bedside, may help.
• If kitchen and food smells are triggering nausea,
  a pregnant woman can ask someone to assist her
  in the kitchen for a while till the sickness
  settles.
• Eat whenever possible to reduce nausea
• Morning sickness won't undermine the child's
  growth as long as the mother can hold some food
  down. Eat little with regular intervals and
  identify which foods increase the symptoms of
  nausea. Rich, oily, fried, or spiced foods can
  often trigger vomiting.
• It is better to have foods rich in vitamin B6,
  such as brown rice, buckwheat flour, chicken,
  colocasia, sweet potato, bananas, soya beans,
  corn, avocado, and walnuts.

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Vitamin B6 Rich Food Sources Intake of vitamin B
supplements may also reduce nausea. If possible,
a mother can swallow the pills, but make sure to
talk to a doctor before taking supplements in
pregnancy. Remaining hydrated Most pregnant
women find that drinking water routinely
mitigates the side effects of nausea, acidity,
and acid reflux, just like heartburn. A pregnant
woman could also sip lemon juice, barley water,
or whatever she can manage. Coffee, soda, and
teas should not be counted as part of her fluid
intake because they are diuretics.
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Relax with yoga Deep relaxation can help a
pregnant woman recharge herself by relaxing her
body and mind. It also helps her to reduce stress
levels and overcome fatigue. To overcome fatigue
refer to the blog regarding how to beat fatigue
during pregnancy. The relaxation pose is also
helpful and can be done throughout pregnancy. A
trained prenatal yoga teacher would be able to
guide a woman on how to practice yoga, safely
during pregnancy. Try home remedies Ginger is
often used as a traditional home remedy for
nausea. Fresh ginger beverages are a well-known
choice, yet it totally depends upon how sensitive
a mother is too specific smells and flavours.
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Ginger to reduce Nausea According to some
pregnant women, it helps settle their stomach and
diminishes vomiting. Then again for others, it
compounds their manifestations or causes
indigestion. A mother could also make a tea with
ground ginger root. Steep two teaspoons in
boiling water, leave it to cool and have it for
the day. It is better not to take more than 3g
of raw ginger (about three teaspoons) a
day. Most pregnant ladies find that having sour
food helps keep sickness in restraint, and
lemons typically head the list. They are
adaptable and can be added to make beverages,
for example, lemonade or lemons can be added to
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different foods and refreshments for flavour. But
if a woman doesn't like the sour taste, she can
consider sniffing a wedge of lemon instead.
Lemon to reduce Nausea Tamarind is another
well-known alternative remedy for nausea. A
pregnant lady could attempt tamarind-based
beverages, chutneys, or rice options. A few
ladies like Indian gooseberry (amla) as juice or
candy. Mint is also considered as a much-loved
ingredient. If a mother likes the flavour, she
can use it to make drinks, chutney, rice dishes,
or even try them as a fill for paranthas and
rotis. Sniffing on a fresh sprig of mint can also
provide them relief.
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• Other herbal remedies that are worth trying
  include lemon tea or small
• quantities of chamomile tea. The effects can be
  very short-lived, so a mother may need to test
  and pivot the remedies to get the best impact.
• To Conclude
• Nausea can occur due to many reasons and often
  makes a pregnant woman, feel awful. The natural
  tips stated above can definitely help reduce
  nausea without using medications. That said, if
  vomiting persists, a pregnant woman should,
  without doubt, seek additional advice from her
  healthcare expert.
• For more information about tackling nausea during
  pregnancy
• https//www.healthline.com/nutrition/nausea-remedi
  es
• https//www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/morning-sic
  kness/
• https//www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mor
  ning-sickness/diagnosis- treatment/drc-20375260
• https//www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37757

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