How to Handle Morning Sickness

Morning sickness got you down? (Or should I say, keeled over the toilet vomiting profusely with a raging headache?) There are several ways to handle morning sickness misery when dealing with a rough pregnancy!

Relief Method #1: Prenatal Vitamins
Some women dealing with morning sickness have trouble swallowing (and keeping down) these pills that could easily make a horse gag! Discuss different options with your doctor. The most important thing for the baby's brain development is Folic Acid. Perhaps changing your diet or taking a Folic Acid supplement will be easier for you. 

Relief Method #2: Eating
Morning sickness may make you want to swear off food for life. However, it is crucial you do not deprive your empty stomach (or the baby!) Stick with the most basic, bland foods in your house. Toast, oatmeal, crackers, etc… are all great examples. It also helps to stick with a bunch of small snacks throughout the day instead of eating three big meals. This helps your stomach handle and digest the food easier.

Relief Method #3: Ginger
Ginger is known as a long time remedy for nausea and morning sickness. For those of you who can not handle the spicy, yet sweet, taste of ginger cookies or teas; try taking a Ginger Root supplement found in any Vitamin section of the grocery store. As always, it is smart to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements!