Nausea and vomiting seem to occur most on an empty stomach and when blood sugar levels are low. The symptoms usually go away after the first 12 -16 weeks of pregnancy.

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Eat something high protein before going to bed

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Avoid spicy, greasy foods, coffee, alcohol

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Eat 4-6 small meals rather than 3 large ones each day to keep sugar levels constant

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Try to drink fluids in between meals rather than with them

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Have rest times during the day when possible

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Have some dry biscuits by the bed to eat in the morning, then wait 10 minutes before getting

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Vitamin B6 supplements can help – 25mg tablets, take up to 75 mgs/day maximum

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Food sources of vitamin B6 include green leafy vegetables, wholegrain cereals, brown rice, corn, oil, prunes, egg yolk, molasses, honey

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Sip soda water or lemonade – remove the lid to allow ‘fizz’ to reduce before drinking

10

Open bedroom window for fresh air at night

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Gently exercise each day

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Ginger – Drink some ginger ale or add grated or sliced root ginger to weak black tea and sip when nauseated or swallow 3-4 ginger capsules in the morning (500mg capsules)

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Drink apple cider vinegar –dilute 1 tablespoon in a cup of warm water

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Eat (acidophilus) yoghurt or grate an apple and eat it

If vomiting persists please seek medical attention.