16 Weird Things Expecting Moms Can Eat, Sniff, Or Do To Relieve Morning Sickness

If you normally get up in the morning and run straight to the bathroom, try staying in bed a little longer to eatsomething.

Instead of getting out of bed in the morning and starting to move right away, Baby Centresays thateating a small snack or meal before you get up in the morning can actually help calm nausea.

This may be the most surprising remedy of all, but sniffing sliced lemons can help nausea, claimsBaby Centre.

You can also add lemon slices to water or iced tea taking sips can help refresh you and stave off nausea.

According toBaby Centre, ginger helps settle your stomach.

Use it only in moderation, but try taking it in capsule, tablet, or syrup form.

You can also make ginger tea using the peeled, grated root.

Like sniffing lemon, other scents can also relieve nausea.

Other good choices for aromatherapy scents are lavender, peppermint, ginger, and spearmint.

Fox News explains that if you decide to use essential oils for your aromatherapy, you should speak with an aromatherapy expert since some may be unsafe to use.

Some people absolutely swear by acupressure bands to relieve their nausea you may have used them before on a boat to relieve seasickness, but they can also be great for morning sickness.

Although acupressure bands are a holistic approach that are not medically proven to work, Parentsexplains, “some women do find relief in them whether it’s truly from the acupressure, from the placebo effect of hoping to feel better and actually feeling better, or simply from distracting them from their nausea.”

Although it isn’t the most fun to eat when you’re nauseous, having an empty stomach can actually make morning sickness worse, explains Baby Centre.

Make sure to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day, instead of just three primary meals.

This can help keep you from becoming nauseous as the day progresses.

Many women explain that they have “hot” symptoms when they have morning sickness.

Fox Newsexplains that “hot” symptoms, which include feeling warm all the time and vomiting a lot, can be remedied with cooling herbs like peppermint.

Two good ways to use peppermint are rubbing peppermint oil on your abdomen or sipping peppermint tea.

Salty crackers, which are good for nausea and upset stomachs at any time, are especially great for morning sickness symptoms.

Fox Newsexplains that salty crackers are perfect for an early morning snack.

Eating them even before you sit up can ease nausea; once you eat them, lie in bed for 15 to 20 minutes while the crackers absorb gastric juices and boost your blood pressure.

Many women go into pregnancy with a magnesium deficiency, explainsFox News.

Magnesium deficiencies can lead to morning sickness, so it’s a good idea to add more magnesium-rich foods into your diet.

Green leafy vegetables are a great source of magnesium, so trying to stock up on them (in the moments you’re feeling well enough to eat) can help.

Baby Centre explains that although foods that are fatty, fried, acidic, rich, or spicy may trigger nausea, protein-rich foods like nuts can be a great option for women experiencing morning sickness.

Protein will help you stay full throughout the night, keeping your morning sickness from being too severe in the morning.

Cold meals are often better for women experiencing morning sickness because they don’t have as much of a smell.

According to Baby Centre,cooking hot foods can give off smells that make pregnant women feel nauseated.

By keeping track of your morning sickness in a diary, you can figure out the best times to try to eat and drink.

Make sure to record the times when you feel sick and the times when you feel better Baby Centre explains that this can help ease morning sickness.

Many people with morning sickness feel exhausted a lot of the time don’t just try to push through!

Cut yourself some slack and don’t feel guilty for getting some extra z’s. You’re building another person, after all!

According toBaby Centre, tiredness and stress can make morning sickness worse.

Even if you can’t find extra time to sleep, just try to get extra relaxation when you can.

This may surprise you, but your computer screen can actually impact your morning sickness.

Parents explains, “You may think that surfing the web will distract you from morning sickness, but the computer’s bright screen and undetectable strobe effect may make you more nauseated.”

Altering your screen’s brightness, making the font larger and bolder, and changing the background color of your computer to tan or pink can also help.

Parentsalso recommends taking breaks from your computer walking around for a few minutes or even just closing your eyes can help.

As horrible as throwing up in public may be, it’s that much worse when you have to be reminded of it for the rest of the day.

Make the situation more bearable by packing a survival kit with some of the following Parents-suggested items: a clean shirt, a toothbrush and toothpaste, breath mints, a plastic bag (in case you need to vomit somewhere without a toilet), some tissues/baby wipes, and a plain snack to munch on.

One of the best ways to combat the symptoms of morning sickness is to distract yourself. If you focus on your nausea, it can make you feel much worse.

To distract yourself,Parentsrecommends reading a book, talking with a friend, doing a Sudoku puzzle, or going for a short walk. You may find that getting some fresh air can even provide some relaxation.

Have you ever experienced morning sickness? How did you deal with it? Let us know in the comments below.

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