Tips to Beat Morning Sickness

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Morning sickness remedies

• Try wearing an acupressure band - often sold as a motion-sickness band. There is a pressure point on your wrist that may help relieve nausea from pregnancy as well as motion.

• Sip water throughout the day. Don't drink so much that you feel full, which can slosh around in your stomach and add to nausea, but drink a little every few minutes.

• Eat a snack before you get up in the morning. Keep crackers by your bed and eat a few 20 minutes before trying to get up. This will help settle your stomach before you begin moving around.

• Take your time getting out of bed in the morning; slowly change positions when lying down

• Keep moist, unscented towelettes nearby to refresh your face after nausea or vomiting

• Get some exercise (brisk walk, swimming, bicycle riding, yoga, stretching)

• Get fresh air by either going outside or opening windows

• Try snacking on ginger. For some, fresh or candied ginger can ease morning sickness.

• Identify triggers and avoid them as much as possible

• Taking vitamin B6 supplements seems to help some women with morning sickness, but should only be taken in recommended doses, so first talk to your health care provider.

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