How to Avoid Morning Sickness
Unique Footprints Author:
Caroline Susie, RD/LD
Caroline Susie is a Registered Dietitian, wife, mother of a 3 month old and two Jack Russel Terriers. She currently specializes in prenatal and postnatal nutrition and believes that taking a personalized nutrition approach is best. Learn more about Caroline, here.
Morning sickness is common during the first trimester and can continue throughout the second and third trimesters. A fun fact that’s not funny at all, it can occur anytime, not just in the morning! Ugh…
One major tip is to avoid getting an empty stomach. Eating small amounts of food frequently throughout the day can help. Also, be sure you are well hydrated drinking 8-12, 8-
Eat bland foods like toast, apple sauce, broth-based soups and rice.
Other foods that can help with nausea: Cold foods, ginger, and peppermint
If you have morning sickness (aka nausea) and severe fatigue try and sleep as much as you can, eat a protein and healthy fat within 1 hour of waking, drink ginger tea and lemon water, remember to eat small frequent meals and take a B6 supplement.
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