I Am Fed Up With Morning Nausea Every Twenty-Four Hours
Written by Author on May 12th, 2010“Morning sickness”, as nearly any pregnant woman will tell you, is a misleading term; while it is true that the morning is the most intense time for nausea symptoms, they can strike at any time during the day.Nausea and/or vomiting tends to begin around week six and last through about week 14 or 18; while this is the case for the majority of women who experience symptoms (about 75% of all pregnant women report morning sickness), there are a few who continue to have them throughout the pregnancy.While it is true that morning sickness is a common condition, that doesn’t mean it’s not an unpleasant one which deserves attention.
It is likely a combination of hormonal, physical, and psychological factors which is responsible for morning sickness, though each woman is different and the causes have not been clearly identified. These include the pregnancy hormone, hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), whose levels tend to match levels of nausea, as well as increased estrogen; in fact, the increased amount of estrogen can also explain the sensitivity to odors that many women experience during pregnancy.
Some researchers believe that, for some women, feeling nauseated or throwing up is their natural response to stress, so it is normal for them to have morning sickness during pregnancy.While not scientifically tested or confirmed, there are many techniques, none involving medication, that might bring you relief from your nausea; generations of women swear by their efficacy, and it is likely that one or more will work for you.
One idea is to have several small snacks and meals during the day so your tummy is never all the way empty; it’s also smart to have a box of crackers by your bed so you can feed your empty tummy right when you wake up.Let your stomach settle for about half an hour, and then get up – you may not experience as much nausea this way.It’s also just a generally good idea for any pregnant woman to take her time waking up and getting out of bed.
Foods that are rich (fatty or fried), or spicy or acidic are often nausea and vomiting triggers; however, some studies show relief with high-protein foods (though women tend to crave high-carbohydrate ones) – so experiment.Do not force yourself to eat or be around foods that cause nausea, even if that means having a rather limited diet.Besides choosing bland foods, you’ll want to try to eat foods at room temperature or cold, since hot foods have stronger aromas and can cause nausea.
You must drink plenty of fluids, for good health and to counteract vomiting – but be sure not to have too many liquids at meals, as you’ll likely be too full; good beverage choices include ginger tea or ginger ale (real ginger works against nausea), sports drinks, and cold, carbonated beverages.
Be aware that nausea can be caused by non-food triggers, such as strong odors or motion (like being in the car); you may also try options like using an acupressure wristband or hypnosis to find nausea relief.Remember, just because morning sickness is common or temporary, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek relief; if none of these or other strategies work for you, talk with your doctor about potentially treating your nausea with medication.
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