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“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, vomiting, or both, usually sets in around week 6 with full recovery around week 14 or 18; most women do experience some symptoms (75%), and a very few unlucky women will continue to have those symptoms through to the end of their pregnancies.While it is true that morning sickness is a common condition, that doesn’t mean it’s not an unpleasant one which deserves attention.

While the causes of symptoms of nausea during pregnancy have not been definitively identified, they are likely related to physical, hormonal, and even psychological factors.On the list of culprits is most obviously the pregnancy hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which affects a woman’s body in many different ways; another likely target is estrogen, which has been linked to increased sensitivity to odors (and resulting nausea).

It is also believed by some researchers that women whose bodies normally react to stress with vomiting or “feeling sick” are more likely to experience morning sickness as a reaction to the stress of pregnancy.There are many strategies you can use to try to get nausea relief; though they are not backed by hard science, they are practices which have been used by generations of women and do not involve medication.

One step is to eat frequently over the course of the day so that your stomach is never completely empty; for the mornings, keep crackers by your bed to nibble on right when you wake up.Remain in bed for 20 to 30 minutes, and then get up slowly – you may find that you don’t experience quite as much nausea.Any pregnant woman should avoid just jumping out of bed, giving herself time to wake up and get up.

Some women report nausea relief with high-carbohydrate meals, others with high-protein; while you should experiment and see what works for you, you’ll probably want to avoid rich, fatty, acidic, and spicy foods in general.Do not force yourself to eat or be around foods that cause nausea, even if that means having a rather limited diet.Food which are hot tend to have stronger aromas, which can cause nausea; therefore, eat mostly bland foods and try to have them at room temperature or cold.

Having lots of beverages is important, as it helps replace liquids lost in vomiting, though you will want to avoid drinking too much with food; in between meals, try cold carbonated drinks, sports drinks, and anything with real ginger, like a ginger tea or ginger ale (check the label).

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.Morning sickness is stressful and can make for a very unhappy pregnancy; for this reason, feel confident to ask your doctor about anti-emetic (anti-nausea) medications that might work for you if none of the natural remedies provide relief.

For more articles that are similar to these to go to early pregnancy symptoms, pregnancy symptoms and Conceive After Miscarriage. All the best and have a great day!