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Morning
Sickness FAQs
Morning sickness unfortunately isn't
confined to the morning. Some frequently asked questions answered.
I feel nauseated all
the time - not just in the morning - throughout the day. Is this normal?
Unfortunately morning sickness is
not limited to the morning and around 60 to 80 percent of women reportedly
feel nauseous in the morning, evening and night. Misery loves company so
while you may feel better reading this and knowing you are not alone, this
doesn't mean you should treat it likely. Speak to your doctor at once especially
if you keep vomiting. You may even need to be hospitalised because if you
keep throwing up both you and your baby will get dehydrated. You will probably
need to be hydrated intravenously with the help of electrolytes, fluids
and glucose.
Can morning sickness
affect my baby?
If your morning sickness is relatively
mild, your baby will be absolutely fine, as long as you don't keep throwing
up and are able to retain fluids and food. What is important is that you
mustn't be throwing up all the time so you get dehydrated. As long as there
is sufficient food and water in your body, your baby will be fine.
Remember to eat food rich in minerals
and vitamins. If you like your cornflakes, pick one up that's fortified
with extra minerals. Eat vitamin supplements along with food instead of
taking them randomly throughout the day. They are easier on the stomach.
Can I do anything to
reduce nausea?
Don't we wish there was some miracle
cure for reducing morning sickness without any side effects? Unfortunately
there's nothing of the sort. However, there are certain things that could
help reduce morning sickness and soothe nausea. Try eating small meals
throughout the day. If possible, keep chewing on something or the other.
The meals should be low in fat and high in carbohydrates. Avoid eating
foods with offensive odours as it may trigger nausea. You will find that
you feel nauseaus after eating certain foods. Once you've figured out what
makes you sick, stay away from it.
Another tip to help reduce nausea:
Try
taking 50 milligrams of vitamin B6 twice a day. However, this does not
work for all women but if it does work for you, great! In any case, the
vitamin helps strengthen the immune system, helps metabolise certain amino
acids and is good for you, so take it anyway. Foods which include this
vitamin are:
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Bananas
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Brown rice
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Fish
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Whole grains
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Corn
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Nuts
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Avocados
How long will this
morning sickness last?
On an average, morning sickness lasts
anywhere from three weeks to three months. Some women hardly feel nauseous
while others feel sick right up to their pregnancy. However, it is rare
that a woman feels nauseous throughout – at the most eating something or
a certain smell may trigger nausea.
Will I be more likely
to develop motion sickness when pregnant?
While there is no obvious link between
motion sickness and pregnancy, anything can trigger off morning sickness,
even motion, especially if you are slightly prone to motion sickness –
the feeling will only get magnified.
Will a change of place
or weather make me more prone to morning sickness?
Yes, it is possible for you to feel
sicker when you've moved to a new place, till you've adjusted to the place
and climate. If you have planned a holiday at a hill station, make sure
you increase your water intake, as the climate is drier and dehydration
is common.
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