For Medic & Other Morning Sick Girls...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away - I purchased the Idiot's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth... I was just reading and found a chapter about naseau...and figured i'd type it out for anyone that may benefit from it!
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Naseau:

there are a few things you can do to manager the naseau of pregnancy. for starters, try to keep track of the smells that trigger the upchuck reflex.

You can also calm an upset stomach by keeping food in it. sometimes women try to beat their naseau by staying away from food. But an empty stomach is much more apt to be upset because the stomach acids have nothing to digest and because blood sugar drops when there's a long stretch between meals. start eating very small meals throughout the day. keep nutritious snacks, such as dried fruits or whole grain crackers with you at all times. nibble even when you aren't hungry.

The following tricks have helped many women who have suffered naseau in pregnancy and have lived to tell about it:

1. to prevent the queasiness that comes from an empty stomach durnig the night, eat something (such as a sandwich) before going to bed.

2. graze on bland snacks all day. try crackers, rice cakes, dry cereal and pretzels.

3. don't let yourself get dehydrated. take in lots of liquids. in addition to water and juices, don't forget things like ice pops, sorbet, gelatin desserts, bouillon and frozen grapes.

4. before getting out of bed, prop yourself up a bit and eat a cracker or some raisins. don't drink anything. then wait 15 minutes or so before standing up. this bit of digested food might keep your stomach calm.

5. some women calm naseau by smelling or sucking on a fresh lemon.

6. eat complex carbohydrates because they are easy to digest. these includes fresh fruits and whole grains, such as wheat bread and pastas.

7. if your symptoms are worse during a particular time of day, head them off by eating a small meal at least 30 minutes before they kick in.

8. try one of those pressure-point wristbands developed to ease the symptoms of motion sickness and sea-sickness (most pharmacies carry them).

9. apply acupressure to the Neiguan point. with the thumb of one hand, press on the other lower arm (with palm up) three inches below the wrist. Do this four times a day for 5-10 minutes each time.

10. many women find relief through acupuncture.

Hope this can help someone!!!!!

Re: For Medic & Other Morning Sick Girls...

I swear by the sea band !!

Re: For Medic & Other Morning Sick Girls...

bumping in the hopes that Medic will see it!

Re: For Medic & Other Morning Sick Girls...

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Thank you so much.....it is worse today then ever before...I can't even keep water down. I have an appointment on Friday to see my doctor. I have tried: crackers, broth, ginger-ale, coca cola, lemons, pop, juice, chicken, beef, all of it makes me throw up about 1hr after. I think i'll try and get a sea sick band today...THANK YOU again for this!