Hang in there. In the meantime, here are some quick tips:
- Ask for a prescription of Premesis. This is a prenatal vitamin that contains only Calcium, Folic acid, B6, and B12. These 2 vitamins help moms feel better and the Calcium and Folic acid are the 2 necessary nutrients for the baby right now. I prescribe Premesis to my patients all the time when they’re too queasy to take their regular vitamin.
- Try ginger - ginger ale, ginger cookies, or candied ginger. You can just suck on some ginger candy and get the same stomach calming effect as if you swallowed it.
- Mix water and juice. Plain water is too bland, and juice is too sweet. Either one by itself can cause vomiting, so mix up a 1⁄2 of a glass and either take tiny sips or try a teaspoon at a time. Use clear juices like apple, grape, or cranberry.
- To stay hydrated, try popsicles, cut up fruit (such as watermelon), and Jell-O.
- Eat many small meals. Large meals on an empty stomach tend to come right back up.
About The Author
Barbara Dehn is a regular contributor to www.thecradle.com and is a practicing Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, award winning author, and a nationally recognized health expert. Barbara wrote and publishes a series of innovative and award-winning women's health guides on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding. Her Blue Orchid Guides have been used by millions of women across the country and were designed to “Empower Women with Information.” Barbara practices with Women Physicians in the heart of Silicon Valley. She has over 20 years experience listening to and caring for women. She’s helped countless women and couples navigate their way through pregnancy and the transitions of parenthood.
