Home Remedies for Pregnancy Symptom Relief

Feeling a little icky? Between sore breasts, aching back, sleepless nights and morning sickness, pregnancy can leave you feeling less-than-perky. So what's a mom-to-be to do? Here are some safe, effective remedies for all that ails you:

For Morning Sickness:

• Calcium-fortified antacids

• Mouthwash, breath fresheners or flavored dental floss

• Motion sickness wrist bands (also known as "sea bands")

• Cool, unscented wet wipes for freshening up

For Sensitive, Swollen Breasts:

• Cool gel compresses (NOT frozen, as this might add to the pain and sensitivity)

• Heating pads on a warm (not hot) setting

• Non-restricting sports bras or shelf-bra lined undershirts, OR

• Bras without underwire (sewn-in seaming under busts)

For Upper and Lower Back Pain:

• Long body pillow to fold/bunch along back where needed

• Abdominal support bands (also called "Belly Bras") to reduce stress on the lower back

• Contoured chair pad for home and/or office

• Deep heating rub (have your spouse/partner use liberally on affected areas)

For Swollen Legs and Feet:

• Padded footrest to prop feet up with

• Support socks or hosiery (look for in department stores or medical supply catalogs)

• Gel inserts for shoes (added comfort and support for lower back as well)

• Epsom salt for nightly foot soaks (have spouse/partner use leftover deep heating rub on legs as well)

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