7 ways to ease morning sickness

The first trimester comes with a lot of adjustments as you are now carrying a human being in your belly.Your body is adjusting to this new lifestyle change.You may find you are sleeping a lot than usual or you cant stand your workmate's scent anymore.The tough hurdle that most pregnant women complain about is the morning sickness,It is the worst.You cant eat,

every other smell bothers you and you are throwing up every now and then.

If only there was a cure for this debacle?

Or wait! Is there?

There is no sure way of getting out of the morning sickness drama but the good news is it mostly affects women in the first trimester.Come second trimester you will be like morning sickness, what?

What exactly causes morning sickness anyway?

Morning sickness during pregnancy is usually associated with an increase in oestrogen levels, low blood sugar counts, and a greater sensitivity to some smells.When a woman gets pregnant her sense of smell heightens and if she perceives a scent she doesn't like she may vomit.

Here are 7 ways of punching morning sickness in its face;

Eat bland foods

Eating plain foods like baked potatoes or crackers helps keep morning sickness at bay.Avoid eating fatty or spicy foods as the smell can make you vomit.

Take your supplements

Iron supplements that are prescribed during pregnancy can sometimes lead to nausea. A doctor may recommend a slower-release form or a lower dosage.

Take iron supplements with orange juice or another drink with Vitamin C to increase absorption.However you can ask your doctor if you can just take folic acid if you are having trouble taking anything in.

Your obgyn can also offer you some anti-nausea pills if it becomes too difficult to control.

Ginger

Various preclinical and clinical studies have evaluated ginger as an effective and safe treatment for nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy.You can make some ginger tea and even pair it up with some ginger biscuits for good measure.

Drink plenty of water

Hydration reduces your need to vomit.Room temperature water is less of a shock to your system than, say, ice water. When you’re pregnant, you already have to contend with morning sickness.

Drinking water that is too cold or too hot can increase the risk of stomach pains that can lead to that familiar nauseated feeling.

Know what triggers you

Some smells may cause you to want to puke it may even be your husband's perfume.If possible get rid of it or tell him to stop wearing it for a while.Try to avoid smells that might trigger you to vomit.

Avoid foods or smells that make your nausea worse, and avoid being in warm places, which can increase your

Mints anyone?

Stock up on some mints and candy.They will prove handy when you are out and about.Chuck a mint in your mouth when you are feeling a bit queasy, it will help ease the feeling of wanting to puke.

Rest up

Whenever you can put your feet up mama, find a spot and rest up.Meditate to reduce your stress levels and get enough sleep.It is both beneficial for you and baby.