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
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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.
