How to Deal with Morning Sickness

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For some expectant moms, it might as well be called morning, noon, and night sickness. But there are ways to quell the queasiness.

Warning
Call your doctor if you have a fever, or your nausea and vomiting persists well beyond your 13th week, and check with them before taking any medications.

Step 1: Take prenatal vitamins
If you're trying to get pregnant, start popping prenatal vitamins now. Some studies indicate they can help prevent morning sickness if taken at the time of conception.

Step 2: Eat before rising
Set your alarm clock for a little earlier than usual so you don't have to jump out of bed. Nibble on crackers or dry cereal before you get up.

Step 3: Stay hydrated
Sip fluids throughout the day – but not with meals. Have a beverage half an hour before and after you eat.

Tip
If drinking makes you queasy, try eating foods with a high water content – like lettuce, melon, and citrus fruits.

Step 4: Eat mini-meals
Eat small meals throughout the day so you don't get too hungry – or too full.

Step 5: Avoid cooking smells
If you can't stand the smell, get out of the kitchen! Let someone else do the cooking, or turn on the exhaust fan over the stove to draw out odors. Whoever's cooking, make sure to prepare bland foods that don't smell strong.

Step 6: Try anti-nausea remedies
Try remedies that have been found to relieve nausea: ginger root, ginger candy, lemons, lemonade, and peppermint tea. Just sniffing them can help. Salty chips also calm some stomachs.

Tip
If you're vomiting a lot, brush your teeth more often. You'll feel better with a fresh mouth, and you'll reduce the chances of tooth decay.

Step 7: Talk to your doctor
Talk to your doctor. They may suggest vitamin B6, a supplement that sometimes helps with nausea and vomiting.

Step 8: Try alternate cures
If all else fails, try an alternative route. Acupuncture and hypnotism help some women.

Did You Know?
Did you know? Some expectant fathers get morning sickness, too. It's a symptom of what's called "couvade syndrome," from a French word meaning "to hatch."