Nausea - Not-Only-In-The-Morning Sickness
Nausea is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy, affecting up to one half of all pregnant women. Even though you feel miserable, nausea can be a sign of a healthy pregnancy as it indicates high levels of pregnancy hormones. Some women experience occasional queasiness during their first trimester while others have frequent nausea and vomiting.
If you are looking for a natural safe relief for nausea and vomiting, studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective alternative to medication. In addition, plenty of rest and changes in your diet can help you cope and feel better
Diet
Don’t over worry about eating a ‘perfect’ diet during this time. During the first few weeks of pregnancy many women have aversions to green veggies, meats and spicy foods and survive on bland simple carbohydrates and fruits. Listen to your body as some foods will make you feel better or feel worse.
Here are some tips that can help alleviate the nausea
Eating before bed may help, since it’s a long time between your last meal of the day and breakfast. Your blood sugar can easily become too low and cause nausea upon rising. Make your snack a combo of complex carbs and protein.
When you first wake up, eat before you get out of bed. Wait 15-20 mins before rising to allow your blood sugar level time to rise. Try crackers or dry cereal.
Eat something small every two hours. Include snacks of protein-rich foods which help to balance blood-sugar levels.
Avoid coffee and sugary or refined foods. They will fill you up on empty calories. When you can eat, make it count with highly nutritious food.
Between meals, drink plenty of water, diluted juice or herbal tea. Drinking lots of liquid with a meal may make you feel worse.
Avoid fatty, fried, and spicy foods. Fatty foods take longer to digest and may leave you feeling unwell, even on a good day.
Try ginger tea. Ginger is known as a digestive soother and in some cases can help ease nausea. You can make your own by grating some fresh ginger into a cup of hot water.
Homeopathic preparations and tissue salts are usually quite successful too. Consult a naturopath or homeopath for specific remedies.
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Raw meats, raw fish (sushi) unpasteurized cheeses, alcohol, deli meats, excess caffeine (no more than two cups of coffee a day) cola or energy drinks.
Call 647-428-7200 to book a Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine or Meditation Guidance appointment – or to discuss which treatments might be best for you, including the care of a DONA certified birth doula.
Nausea is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy, affecting up to one half of all pregnant women. Even though you feel miserable, nausea can be a sign of a healthy pregnancy as it indicates high levels of pregnancy hormones. Some women experience occasional queasiness during their first trimester while others have frequent nausea and vomiting.
If you are looking for a natural safe relief for nausea and vomiting, studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective alternative to medication. In addition, plenty of rest and changes in your diet can help you cope and feel better
Diet
Don’t over worry about eating a ‘perfect’ diet during this time. During the first few weeks of pregnancy many women have aversions to green veggies, meats and spicy foods and survive on bland simple carbohydrates and fruits. Listen to your body as some foods will make you feel better or feel worse.
Here are some tips that can help alleviate the nausea
Eating before bed may help, since it’s a long time between your last meal of the day and breakfast. Your blood sugar can easily become too low and cause nausea upon rising. Make your snack a combo of complex carbs and protein.
When you first wake up, eat before you get out of bed. Wait 15-20 mins before rising to allow your blood sugar level time to rise. Try crackers or dry cereal.
Eat something small every two hours. Include snacks of protein-rich foods which help to balance blood-sugar levels.
Avoid coffee and sugary or refined foods. They will fill you up on empty calories. When you can eat, make it count with highly nutritious food.
Between meals, drink plenty of water, diluted juice or herbal tea. Drinking lots of liquid with a meal may make you feel worse.
Avoid fatty, fried, and spicy foods. Fatty foods take longer to digest and may leave you feeling unwell, even on a good day.
Try ginger tea. Ginger is known as a digestive soother and in some cases can help ease nausea. You can make your own by grating some fresh ginger into a cup of hot water.
Homeopathic preparations and tissue salts are usually quite successful too. Consult a naturopath or homeopath for specific remedies.
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Raw meats, raw fish (sushi) unpasteurized cheeses, alcohol, deli meats, excess caffeine (no more than two cups of coffee a day) cola or energy drinks.
Call 647-428-7200 to book a Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine or Meditation Guidance appointment – or to discuss which treatments might be best for you, including the care of a DONA certified birth doula.
