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Morning Sickness

A Famous Pregnancy Symptom

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Nausea, vomiting and queasiness are all a part of the most famous pregnancy symptom. This is also known as morning sickness, but can strike at anytime of the day. These symptoms of nausea and vomiting generally go away by the end of the first three months. Things that irritate the condition: low blood sugar, low blood pressure, hormonal changes, emotional ambivalence, deficiency of vitamin B6 and iron, or excessive amounts of grease or certain spices. Vomiting that is excessive needs medical attention.


Suggestions:

  • Deep breathing may help, as well as relaxation exercises
  • A protein snack before bed will help low blood sugar in the morning
  • Get up slowly out of bed
  • Take a walk everyday
  • Sea bands on both wrists for acupressure points
  • Anise, dried peach tree leaves, fennel seed, red raspberry or ginger teas
  • A teaspoon of cider vinegar in a cup of warm water
  • Infusion of ginger root
  • Smelling ground ginger
  • Increase iron rich foods in your diet
  • Ipecacuana 6X three times daily for 5 days
  • Nux Vomica 6X
  • Slippery Elm tablets, two before each meal
  • Aromatherapy: lavender, rose, or chamomile for a massage oil

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