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Home Remedies for Morning SicknessHome remedies for morning sickness are effective in fighting the unpleasant experience of vomiting and nausea during pregnancy.
Vomiting and nausea (morning sickness) are very early symptoms of pregnancy. Many pregnant women experience morning sickness in their first trimester. The exact cause
of morning sickness is not known, but some doctors say that it is due to hormone changes and deficiency of vitamin B6.
Although these early symptoms of pregnancy are traditionally termed "morning sickness", many pregnant women can attest to the fact that vomiting and nausea can occur at
any time of the day or the night!
Morning sickness during the first trimester is considered normal. However, if you continue to have the symptoms after the 12th or 13th week, you should consult with your
doctor. In addition, if you have severe vomiting, make sure that you do not get dehydrated.
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness - HerbsGinger is a very safe and effective herb in treating nausea and vomiting. Reserch has shown that 28 out of 32 pregnant women taking ginger herb saw their morning sickness symptoms subside. Research has also found no adverse effects of ginger on the mothers and babies. You can take ginger herb supplements or drink a fresh cup of ginger tea 2 to 3 times a day. Other herbs that are beneficial for calming the stomach include chamomile and red raspberry. You can drink tea of these herbs throughout the day. TopHome Remedies for Morning Sickness - VitaminsAs mentioned above, morning sickness may be caused by Vitamin B6 deficiency. You may consider taking Vitamin B6 supplements to tackle the problem. Another vitamin that has been found to be effective in relieving morning sickness is Vitamin K. A daily dose of 5 mg may do the job. TopHome Remedies for Morning Sickness - HomeopathyHomeopathic remedies are safe and fast-acting and are excellent in alleviating symptoms such as acute vomiting and nausea. For this to work, however, you need to choose the remedy that most matches your symptoms. There are quite a few homeopathic remedies that can be used for vomiting and nausea, such as:
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness - AromatherapyThe essential oil Spearmint is excellent for alleviating symptoms of morning sickness. One good way to use this oil is to put about 5 drops of the spearmint oil in a bowl of boiling water and place it by your bed overnight. The essential oil molecules will waft up in the air and calm your stomach. Give it a try! Another essential oil that can ward off nauseated feeling is ginger. Put 2 to 3 drops of ginger essential oil in a bowl of boiling water, drape a towel over your head (like a tent), close your eyes, relax, and inhale the steam from the hot water for about 5 minutes.Other Home Remedies for Morning SicknessHere are some other home remedies for morning sickness that work for many pregnant women:
Related Topic Common Womens Health Problems References Balch and Stengler, Prescription for Natural Cures, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004). Worwood, V.A. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. (New World Library, 1991). TOP of Home Remedies for Morning Sickness |
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