Morning Sickness Remedies

You are pregnant and you are now feeling the dreaded morning sickness! I feel you mama! It is seriously the worst. You get up and you feel sick, you try and exercise and you feel sick. Some of you throw up and some of you don’t. It is so debilitating to feel so nauseous.

Most women don’t experience morning sickness until 5 or 6 weeks. It typically starts around 9 weeks and begins to resolve for most around 12-14 weeks. 

As a matter of fact 80-90% of pregnant women experience morning sickness! Thats a lot of women!

Lets talk about some things that might help!

Feeling like this?

10 Remedies to help you kick Morning sickness in the butt!!!

  1. Eat something before you get out of bed. Have something on your nightstand. Some examples are: Nuts, granola bar, apple, whatever your favorite quick snack is. 
  2. Small frequent meals throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable.
  3. Acupressure: such as wrist bands. Or acupuncture with a professional. SeaBand Mama Morning Sickness remedy
  4. Aromatherapy: peppermint, lemon and ginger. Place individually in a defuser to test which one works best for you. I suggest starting out with the lemon.
  5. Eating or drinking: peppermint, lemon or ginger flavored items. Morning sickness relief ginger candy link.
  6. Extra rest.
  7. Staying hydrated!  
  8. Avoid triggers. Triggers could be: over tired, not eating enough, eating too much junk food, bad smells, etc. 
  9. B6 supplements or over-the-counter antihistamines and motion sickness medication. ** Always remember to check with your midwife or OB before taking supplements or medications**
  10. Prenatal vitamins or try a different brand.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (extreme morning sickness)

Are you feeling like your sickness is too much to handle? Cant keep anything down including water? It is possible you have Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

HG occurs in a small percentage of pregnancies. The diagnosis can vary, it is generally considered if there is a more than 5% weight loss within a couple weeks, unable to keep water or food down, and dehydration requiring medical attention. HG may resolve around 20 weeks, but it can also last the duration of pregnancy. When HG occurs, it is important you seek help from a qualified healthcare provider. 

Just remember this:

It doesn’t last forever. It may feel like it will last forever but I promise you it does end. Take a deep breath. You got this Mama.

Wren Bird Maternity