Thursday 21 February 2013

Morning Sickness- Blah


Pregnant Girlfriend
There are few truths in life, in which science is yet to reach and morning sickness is one of them. The yet-to-be mother, faces morning sickness for a period of at least 12 weeks from the day of conception. With so many tones and voices that "It's common and nothing serious", a pregnant lady simply tries her best to be her own doctor and find ways to avoid vomiting. The irritation of morning sickness urges her to search for remedies and here again she fails as there is no capsule to get free from this sickness.
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Symptoms

During pregnancy the stomach is mostly unsettled and one feels nauseated. This may lead to vomiting which is usually common in morning hours, though for some it tends to last throughout the day. Mostly, after the first trimester, this sickness automatically gets cured, but sometimes it lasts throughout pregnancy. Though the exact cause is still not clear, the main culprits seem to be hormonal imbalance and other chemical/biological changes that take place due to pregnancy. Also, the pregnant lady becomes very sensitive to different odors which may make her feel queasy.
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Remedies

Every pregnancy is different, so according to one's symptoms, one must find out what works best for her. Most people vouch for ginger tea in the morning. In fact, sometimes it is necessary to have it before you even get up from the bed. Alternatively, a tiny bit of ginger can be kept at your bedside to chew as soon as you get up. Avoid fried or spicy foods and eat small meals. Drink plenty of water, or better still drink some lime juice with sugar and a pinch of salt. This will help to cure morning sickness as well make up for the fluids you lose when you do vomit even occasionally.

Put a drop of any essential oil whose smell suits you during this period, in a humidifier. It will make you feel fresh and forget morning sickness.

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