[toc]If you are suffering from morning sickness then it’s definitely good news! You are pregnant. This is a permanent complaint for most of the expecting mothers. Now, the name proclaims that nausea or vomiting only happens during morning. But, this is one sickness that can occur at any time of the day. There are a lot of pregnancy cases where the symptoms become worse in the morning and slowly ease up as the day progresses but there are other cases where these symptoms stay on throughout the day.
The intensity of nausea can also vary among women. Generally, morning sickness affects around three quarters of women during their pregnancy in the first trimester. The nausea can begin as early as fourth week of pregnancy. If this is not taken care of in the early stage then the symptoms can become worse over time. Now, you cannot really do anything about it except letting it pass off. But, there are many home remedies and herbs which will help in alleviating morning sickness.
12 Cures For Morning Sickness
Visit Your Doctor
Before beginning any home remedy or taking anything during pregnancy it is always better to consult your doctor. There are a lot of times when the herbs and modern medicine do not show good interaction. This is the reason why you must always consult your doctor before starting any home remedy.
Ginger Root
Ginger is widely utilized in herbal medicine. This is because it warms the stomach and aids in good digestion. A lot of health experts recommend the usage of ginger in treating or preventing nausea and vomiting that is normally linked with chemotherapy, pregnancy and motion sickness. You can always drink ginger in the form of tea or take it as a supplement.
Ginger is easily available at a grocery store near you. You can also buy and keep some ginger cookies near your bed. Eat the ginger cookies slowly and this will relieve the morning sickness that you are suffering from. If you want to make ginger tea at home then it is an easy task you will just have to rinse two pieces of ginger thoroughly and pound them coarsely. Take three cups of water and place the pounded ginger and bring this to a boil. Simmer this concoction for 10 minutes on low heat. Cool down a little and add honey to it. Drink the mixture while it is still warm.
Cardamom Seed
Cardamom seeds are very good medicine for treating the morning sickness. These seeds help in calming the stomach and reducing nausea. You can also make a cardamom tea and drink it. You can add cardamom seeds in the ginger tea for extra flavouring relieving sickness.
If you want to prepare cardamom tea then take four cardamom pods and place it in 3 cups of water. Do not boil the water. Remove the pan from heat and allow it to sit for the next thirty minutes. Strain and mix honey if you so desire.
Peppermint
Peppermint oil and tea both work well in calming the nerves and queasiness experienced during pregnancy. Brew a pot of peppermint tea and you can drink it hot or sip it iced all through the day. There are times when even a few drops of peppermint oil can help in alleviating this disease. Put a few drops of peppermint oil on your handkerchief and smell it when you feel like vomiting.
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Raspberry leaf tea is rich in vitamin B and helps in alleviating the morning sickness of an individual. However, there are some side effects in drinking this potion. Therefore, you must always consult your doctor before drinking this tea.
Citrus
Citrus scent can actually help in calming the nausea you experience. The scent from the citrus peels or an essential oil of citrus flavouring can actually work wonders for you. You can always keep some citrus peels in a zipper lock bags, with you. Whenever you feel the nausea returning, all you will have to do is to take a whiff of the citrus peels in your bag. At home, you can use oil infuser and spread citrus smell all around.
Basil
Basil has a peppery and pungent fragrance and it has almost similar effects to that of the peppermint. You can eat this herb raw in fresh salads, pastas and other food products. What’s more, you can even grow this herb in your home. Your house will be filled with the freshness of basil. There are some health experts that warn against eating basil in the early days of pregnancy.
Mint Tea
If you want to ease the morning sickness then you must start heating a cup of water immediately. You can boil the water for a few minutes and then let it stand. Place a mint tea bag in the hot water. The smell of mint will tease your senses as soon as you dip the bag in hot water. This will ease some of your problem. Let the mint tea bag sit in hot water for 2 minutes and sip the tea hot or cold.
Aromatherapy
There are a lot of essential oils that can help alleviate the morning sickness that you are suffering from. If you want to ease the trouble caused by your stomach then you can dab a few drops of lavender, peppermint, lemon, sandalwood oil on your handkerchief, or a clean cloth. Hold this close to your nose whenever you feel nauseas.
Fluids
You will have to drink lots of fluid and water. There are herbal teas, juices and other products that you can sip on. These liquid will help in keeping your digestive system hydrated. It is recommended by all the health experts around the world that a patient must drink up to 10 glasses of water in a day.
This is because dehydration will only trigger the nausea that is linked with morning sickness. Fruit juices will hydrate your body and it will also balance the electrolytes in the body. Do not drink coffee or soda when you are suffering from this problem.
Rest
Women who experience morning sickness must get proper rest to let the body fight with this disease. Try taking power naps during the day and sleep well at night. If you experience fatigue it will only worsen the problem. Lie on your bed with a pillow that elevates the head and legs of your body.
Eating Habits
Eat simple foods that will not trigger nausea or vomiting throughout the day. Avoid eating spicy and fatty food. You can also add complex carbohydrates to the daily diet like bread, pasta etc. these carbohydrates are easily digestible and will aid in relieving the symptoms of the disease.
There are lot of pregnancy cases where the symptoms become worse in the morning and slowly ease up as the day progresses but there are other cases where these symptoms stay on throughout the day.
