1. Eat Well, Eat Often
Eat frequent, small meals throughout the day to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. This should help alleviate your morning sickness. Take small bites and chew your food thoroughly. Stay away from refined carbs, greasy or spicy foods. Eat only until you're satisfied, as a full belly might become an uncomfortable belly before too long.
2. Stay Hydrated and Stay Happy
Keep yourself well-hydrated to prevent morning sickness. There are several serious risks of dehydration while pregnant, but one of the most obvious and bothersome side effects is severe nausea. Sip on cold, clear and decaffeinated beverages throughout the day. Some women find carbonated beverages soothing to an already upset stomach while others prefer mild fruit juices like apple juice. Plain water can actually increase nausea, although some women can handle it well when it's ice cold. Just remember not to chug any drink. Sipping on a drink a little bit at a time keeps your morning sickness from flaring up.
3. Rest and Relaxation Help Alleviate All Day Sickness
The term "morning sickness" really ought to be coined "all day sickness", because different women have pregnancy related nausea at different times during the day. To help keep yourself comfortable all day long, get plenty of sleep at night and rest when you can during the day. If napping during the day isn't possible, try to at least lie down and put your feet up. Focus on your breathing. Staying rested and relaxed help keep nausea from taking the lead and knocking you off your feet.
4. Stay Upright After Meals
Stay upright for at least 2 hours after you eat. If you must sleep right after you eat, add a couple of pillows or lie back in a recliner. When you're pregnant, your digestion slows down quite a bit and laying down right after a meal can cause unwanted acid reflux. The sour taste and burning aggravates nausea, so it's best to avoid it altogether by staying upright after your meals.
5. Smells That Make You Sick
Strong odors are notorious for sending pregnant women running to the bathroom. It's not always something you can avoid, but with a little bit of consideration, you might be able to avoid most nausea triggers. Stay out of the grocery store if you can. If you must go, avoid the pet food aisle, the seafood department and the coffee aisle. Strong odors also linger in the cosmetic section of department stores, at gas stations and even on yourself if you're not careful. Put the perfume bottles away until your stomach is a little stronger and avoid any scented bath soaps or lotions.
