Many pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting in their first trimester, as a result of hormone changes. Morning sickness, the traditional term, is a misnomer, as the symptoms may occur at any time of the day or the night. If the nausea and the vomiting are continuous or severe, talk to your doctor; you need to be sure that you stay hydrated and that you and the baby are receiving adequate nutrition. While morning sickness during your first trimester is generally considered normal, nausea and vomiting after the twelfth or thirteenth week may be indicative of a serious problem.

Treatment

Diet

Your body is telling you what to eat and what not to eat, so it's probably best to follow its advice. Following are some additional dietary suggestions.

Recommended Food

B vitamins ward off queasiness, so start your day with whole-grain toast or crackers. Brown rice, oats, and wheat germ are other good options.

Although it's important to take in lots of nutrients during pregnancy, don't try

to force yourself to eat large meals. Instead, plan on several small meals throughout the day.

Leafy greens are rich in vitamin K, which helps prevent nausea.

If you feel nauseated, try chewing a piece of fresh ginger or sucking on a slice of lemon or lime.

Super Seven Prescriptions-Morning Sickness

Super Prescription #1  Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)

Drink a fresh cup of tea two to three times daily, or take 300 mg of the capsule form three times daily.

Super Prescription #2  Vitamin B6

Take 25 mg three times daily. Double-blind studies have found this to be effective. Vitamin B6 injections or intravenous administration by your doctor may be even more effective.

Super Prescription #3  Homeopathic Ipecacuanha

Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed, for relief of nausea and vomiting. A characteristic symptom for this remedy is constant nausea that is not relieved by vomiting.

Super Prescription #4  Homeopathic Nux Vomica

Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed, for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who require this remedy feel irritable. Along with the nauseousness and the vomiting may be constipation and heartburn.

Super Prescription #5  Homeopathic Colchicum

Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed, for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who benefit from this remedy feel nauseous from the smell or the sight of food, especially eggs and fish.

Super Prescription #6  Homeopathic Tabacum

Take a low potency (6x, 12x , 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed, for relief of nausea and vomiting. Women who benefit from this remedy have tremendous nausea and a sinking feeling in their stomachs. Any movement makes them nauseous.

Super Prescription #7  Vitamin K

Take 5 mg daily or receive injections or intravenous administration from your doctor. Vitamin K has been shown to relieve morning sickness.

General Recommendations

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) tea help some women with morning sickness. Drink the tea throughout the day.  ....read more