Q: Calming the queasies?
Posted
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 9:32 PM
Q: “Morning” sickness is a lie -- I feel nauseous all day! Any tips on soothing it?
A:
Unfortunately, there’s no magic pill for curing that horrible,
about-to-barf-any-second sensation. But, forcing yourself to eat
something will help, even if it’s the last thing you want to do. An
empty stomach only increases nausea. (And, of course, you and baby need
nutrients.) Try to eat frequent small meals
throughout the day, focusing on stomach-friendly foods like starchy
carbs, yogurt and fruit and avoiding greasy and spicy foods. (Or, just
eat whatever you think you can keep down.) Prevent dehydration (another
nausea trigger) by sipping small amounts of water throughout the day
and eating hydrating foods like fruit and popsicles. You can also try
Sea-Bands, which are oh-so-stylish stretchy wrist bands proven to
reduce nausea by stimulating acupressure points. (They’re available at
most drugstores.) Finally, if you’re spending a good part of the day
over the toilet or simply can’t stomach the thought of waiting until
your second trimester to feel better, ask your doctor about over-the-counter or prescription medications that might help.
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Paula K
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