How To Relieve Common Pregnancy Nausea

Pregnancy sickness is a normal, classic symptom, felt by most pregnant women in the first weeks of gestation. It happens, in most cases, associated with vomiting and is due to biological, social and psychological factors.

The main causes of nausea in pregnancy are:

• Hormonal changes that increase acid concentration in the stomach and make digestion slower;
• The growth of the uterus that pushes the stomach up, causing burning in the throat;
• Stress and fear.

Typical pregnancy nausea can start at 4 weeks of gestation and, in some cases, last through pregnancy, being more frequent in the morning. But in some cases, seasickness can occur several times a day due to increased sensitivity to smells during pregnancy.

To relieve nausea, a woman can take some medicines such as Dramin or ginger supplements, but it is also important to adopt healthy habits and avoid very strong odors. See what remedies are indicated for pregnancy nausea.

Tips to Relieve Pregnancy Sickness

In the case of pregnancy sickness, what you can do is avoid greasy foods with strong smells and tastes, and try to relax to avoid stress and fear. Other tips to avoid or lessen nausea in pregnancy are:

• Eat a small piece of ginger or suck bullet ginger as it helps in digestion and decreases the irritation of the stomach wall;
• Eat a cookie, when you wake up, before getting out of bed;
• Rest 20 minutes before getting up;
• Eat every 3 hours in small amounts - Learn how to feed during pregnancy;
• Drink about 2 liters of water per day;
• Avoid warm or very spicy foods;
• Suck a lemon popsicle;
• Practice exercises according to the medical indication - See some exercises that can be practiced during pregnancy;
• Avoid strong or nauseating odors.

When nausea is very persistent and causes constant vomiting, the obstetrician should be informed so that he or she can prescribe a medicine for nausea because it is important that the pregnant woman is well nourished and well hydrated for her well-being and development of the baby.

Treatment for nausea during pregnancy should be recommended by the obstetrician, especially if it is natural, since misuse may lead to complications during pregnancy. Check out some home remedies for motion sickness in pregnancy.