While pregnancy is very comfortable and trouble-free for some expectant mothers, it can be fraught with difficulties for others. The most common of these difficulties is nausea and vomiting. Considered one of the first signs of pregnancy, nausea and vomiting are mild in some pregnancies, while in others they can be quite bothersome. Although the exact cause of this nausea and vomiting, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, is not yet fully known, it can be said that hormonal changes cause contractions and relaxations in the digestive system, leading to these types of problems. However, some simple methods can be applied to alleviate it. nausea and vomiting during pregnancy You can cope with the problem.
Methods for Coping with Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy It is generally caused by sensitivity to smells. Sometimes, foods, stress, fatigue, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies can also lead to nausea and vomiting. In such cases, you can overcome your nausea and vomiting problem more easily by applying the following methods.
- Keeping your stomach empty for long periods (especially in the mornings) can lead to nausea. Therefore, you should eat something when you wake up in the morning and avoid skipping meals during the day.
- Drinking water is the most effective solution for overcoming nausea, especially morning sickness, and other nausea problems you experience throughout the day. By drinking a glass of water every hour starting from when you wake up, you can both prevent nausea and vomiting and keep your body hydrated.
- Ginger and mint are among the spices that reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Thanks to their aroma, they soothe the stomach, reduce feelings of nausea, and ease digestion. Whenever you feel nauseous, you can chew a piece of ginger or make and drink ginger tea. Similarly, you can drink mint tea or try to cope with nausea by smelling mint.
- Consuming too many fatty, salty, and spicy foods can worsen nausea and vomiting because they are difficult to digest. Eliminating these types of foods from your diet can help improve digestion and reduce nausea.
- A stuffy environment can also cause nausea. Ventilating the room and the house frequently throughout the day will help relieve the feeling of nausea.
- Food smells, deodorants and sprays, and other unpleasant odors can increase nausea. If you are experiencing pregnancy-related nausea, you should avoid these types of smells.
- Massaging the inner surface of the right wrist is thought to reduce nausea. Therefore, when you feel nausea starting, you can massage your right wrist and observe its effect.
If your nausea and vomiting don't decrease no matter what method you try, you can consult your doctor for support and help you cope with your nausea more easily.
I wish you healthy pregnancies without any nausea.
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