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Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness

almondsAbout 50% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness during their first trimester. If you have suffered from the nausea and vomiting like I did throughout both of my pregnancies, you know it isn’t really “morning” sickness, but all day sickness. My midwives were wonderful at suggesting natural remedies to ease my suffering. The following suggestions for herbs, foods, and lifestyle practices are from my own personal experiences and from a great list of natural remedies posted on Mothering.

Herbs that Alleviate Morning Sickness

Ginger is well-known for its nausea reducing qualities, and many women have had success with ginger tea for relieving their morning sickness. The herb I found most useful was peppermint. I drank my own blend of herbs for a pregnancy tea (I’ll be posting that recipe soon!), and the peppermint really made me feel better. You can drink the tea cold or hot, depending on what makes you feel better. Fennel seeds also relieve queasiness, whether in tea or simply chewing on the seeds. Slippery Elm is another herb that may calm your stomach.

Foods that Alleviate Morning Sickness

Almonds are the best food for morning sickness. The key is to not eat too much at one time during the first trimester, yet you should never leave your stomach empty. My midwives suggested keeping a jar of almonds by my bed, so that every time I had to get up to go to the bathroom, I could eat a handful of almonds. Chewing the almonds for as long as possible before swallowing them releases the enzymes in your mouth, where they are absorbed faster by your body. Almonds are actually an amazing food for anyone, as they are high in protein and may provide important nutritional support to combat diabetes, cholesterol, inflammation, and obesity. Other enzyme rich foods, such as papaya and pineapple, can also help with morning sickness. There is also a link between low blood sugar and morning sickness, so it is important to eat small snacks throughout the day.

Lifestyle Practices that Alleviate Morning Sickness

Gentle walks in the fresh air, even though you may not feel up to it, really do help alleviate the symptoms of morning sickness, as well as prepare you for labor. My midwives recommended at least a mile walk a day, as exercise is important during pregnancy. Delivering a baby is the hardest physical labor I have ever experienced and being in the best shape possible made the experience easier. Yoga also helps alleviate nausea, and you may find your pregnant body more limber than you are used to. Drink lots of water, at least a half gallon a day, and nap and rest as needed.

The best way to alleviate morning sickness is to take care of yourself! Eat well, rest, and stay active with gentle hikes and yoga. A few months of nausea is a small price to pay for healthy child!

Image:  Care2 The Healthy Crunch of Almonds

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  1. Jolly Green Girl says

    May 12, 2008 at 7:00 am

    I suffered morning sickness throughout my first trimester. It was awful and I hated every minute of it. It’s great to have remedies in hand and natural ones too. Hmmm… Almonds. Wish I had known.. Well for my next one. 🙂

    Walking is great during pregnancy. Layla wasn’t turning so I walked daily with Abby and on my next appointment, she was turned. I believed it was walking that helped.

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  2. Skye says

    May 12, 2008 at 7:42 am

    Every time someone asked if my “morning” sickness was any better, I wanted to strangle them. 24 hours a day doesn’t really count as morning in my book… although I guess it’s always morning somewhere.

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    • Venieca says

      April 26, 2012 at 11:33 am

      I had morning sickness with all 4 of my kids, my son was the easiest while the girls were like living hell. My boy I had to accept the vomiting in the morning but just one time then Im fine for the rest of the day. My girls were like ALL DAY! I never wanted to get out of bed. I have tried EVERYTHING but nothing worked. I wish I have known about the almonds, I would have given those a try. :-/

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  3. quranreading says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    Morning sickness is very Painful.Fruits and vegetables are the solution of morning sickness.During pregnancy walking and taking fruits is great habit.

    Reply
  4. ALE says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:22 am

    Well I have morning, afternoon,evening, night sickeness and its awful. I will try the almonds and the see if that will help.

    Reply
  5. Equran institute says

    March 23, 2009 at 7:36 am

    fruits are the best….!

    Reply
  6. homequran says

    June 22, 2009 at 3:45 am

    Fruits and vegetable are the best source

    Reply
  7. learningquranonline says

    December 25, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    fruits are the best and along it honey and dry fruits and vegetables brings the health on the top and they are the best source

    Reply

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