Ways To Deal With Morning Sickness!

Morning sickness is very common among pregnant women. Up to 80 percent of pregnant women report this symptom. It is believed to be caused due to the increased estrogen levels and increased level of human gonadotropin hormone and increased estrogen hormone. For some expecting mother, morning sickness is more than an irritation. Frequency in vomiting and nausea can cause dehydration and it may hinder the weight gain required for healthy fetus.

One option to cure morning sickness naturally is to try ginger. This option has been used for thousands of years to combat nausea. Like a natural herb, ginger soothes the feeling of discomfort, and can be consumed dried, fresh or from steam dilution of the oils present in the roots.

Another option is different from consuming anything, it is a process called Acupressure. In this particular process pressure is put in specific wrist points to relieve nausea. As reported in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine in 2002, when acupressure was tried on pregnant women, 60 percent of women who suffered from morning sickness had less nausea and vomiting after a period of two weeks.

Acupressure does not need any prescription and can be handled by expectant mother while she is at home, in her office or in other places in town.

During pregnancy, a women’s body is depleted of its regular supply of minerals and vitamins, to balance the minerals and nutrients that are required; the mother is required to take prenatal vitamins. Certain pills can make morning sickness worse. But there are also better prenatal vitamins available in the market which is easy on stomach. It will not only supply vitamins and minerals but also will make you feel active and better.

The joy of pregnancy should not be overshadowed with vomiting or nauseous feeling. Instead enjoy this phase of pregnancy and look forward new baby coming to your home.