I'm guessing that you're here because you've googled 'how to reduce morning
sickness in pregnancy?'. I'm sorry that you're feeling so miserable.
But, I have some good news! I'm going to share three of my favourite tips to help mummas reduce
morning sickness and help you to get through the next few weeks, and then hopefully you'll feel
back to your usual self once you get into your second trimester of pregnancy... Stay tuned!
Hello and welcome to my channel! I'm Melanie McGrice and I'm a specialist pre
and postnatal dietitian. My goal is to help you understand the power of good nutrition
at every stage of your journey into parenthood, to give your baby the best start possible.
I'm not 100% sure why they call it morning sickness, because as many of you know, the
nausea and vomiting that goes hand in hand with early pregnancy can really strike at any time.
As distressing and uncomfortable as it may be, you can rest assured that mild morning sickness is an
entirely normal part of pregnancy and should ease up as you enter your second trimester.
Whatever time of day, or night you're feeling nauseous, I'm sure you're just
looking for ways to reduce it, and in that case have come to the right place!
My top three tips for reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy includes:
Tip number one: Change your prenatal to one that doesn't contain iron
Some research shows that nausea and vomiting can be made worse by taking an iron-containing
prenatal. If you find that your nausea is worse shortly after taking your prenatal supplement,
this may be the case for you. This doesn't mean you should stop taking your prenatal, but
rather that you should swap to an iron-free one. Or if your nausea is really bad, forgo a multi
and just use a folic acid supplement until you feel you can stomach your prenatal multi again.
Tip number two: Try not to eat too much in one go
Nausea is made worse by having a completely empty stomach but also by having a very full one.
So the trick here is to eat small, frequent meals so that you avoid the extremes. The
amount you eat in one of these small meals will depend on your individual needs and preferences,
but in general, try to split your day into 5-6 meals. In the same breath, to avoid feeling over
full, try not to eat and drink at the same time. Try to sip on water and ginger tea throughout
the day to prevent dehydration, but don't gulp down an entire glass just before your next meal.
Tip number three: Keep dry crackers nearby at all times
Dry crackers or toast can work wonders for a queasy stomach.
This works for two main reasons. The first reason is that they're dry,
which means that they will not have a strong smell or taste and the second reason
is that they are rich in carbs. Nausea can also be made worse by low blood sugar levels,
so munching on dry crackers is a tolerable way to make sure your levels never go too far down.
Having morning sickness is not fun, so I really hope some of these methods help you a little.
However, if you really want to get on top of your morning sickness and get your energy levels back,
then you have to head on over to my website to get your hands on our 'Morning Sickness Tool Kit'. This
is a must have resource filled to the brim with tried and tested morning sickness tips and tricks!
If you're interested, head to melaniemcgrice.com/shop
to get your toolkit today! And I look forward to seeing you soon!