Pregnancy should be a time of great joy in the lives of women and couples. However, the symptoms of pregnancy, for many women, can be anything but pleasant. Research has shown that up to 85 percent of pregnant women experience early onset nausea, a condition more commonly known as morning sickness. Morning sickness can cause nausea, vomiting, and fatigue that can be severe to debilitating at its strongest.

Morning sickness is a misnomer in that it often occurs in the morning but can strike at any time of the day. During the pregnancy, it usually begins around six weeks and can last through the entire first trimester and sometimes into the second trimester.

There are a few steps that can be taken to help relieve morning sickness. Eating smaller meals throughout the day can help and a couple of plain soda crackers or toast will help. It is important to always try and keep food in the stomach. Avoid greasy, fatty, or oily foods. Sucking on hard candy can also relieve some of the queasiness.  Read more...

No matter how prepared you think you are for pregnancy, chances are that your symptoms might take you by surprise. Unexpected bodily functions such as uncontrollable vomiting are likely to embarrass you at the most inopportune times. Women have been experiencing these morning sickness symptoms since time began, and many have found and documented remedies for morning sickness. In this article we will discuss a few common ways to relieve morning sickness and gradually stop morning sickness from occurring so often.

Home remedies for treating morning sickness can be highly effective. However, some may have little or no effect if you have severe morning sickness. As with any treatment, you should discuss options with your doctor before trying them, to ensure that you keep yourself and your baby safe.

Morning sickness is one of the most dreaded symptoms of pregnancy. The most common doctor-recommended suggestions include taking pre-natal vitamins at night, taking them with meals, and reducing iron consumption. Other remedies for morning sickness include acupressure treatments, taking vitamin B6 supplements and ginger. If certain odors cause nausea, they should be avoided. Paying attention to foods that cause nausea and avoiding them can also be helpful. Often, increasing protein and water consumption while decreasing the amount of sweets and fats you eat can work miracles. Decreasing meal sizes and eating more often has also been observed to help.  Read more...