One of the most dreaded side-effects of pregnancy makes a debut. While it began rather late and lasted only for a few weeks, morning sickness made my life quite miserable. In my case it was the smell of tadka (tempering) and spices which triggered severe bouts of nausea and sent me scurrying to the washroom. Thankfully it spared my morning tea.
Morning sickness is also called 'vomiting of pregnancy' is quite common and most women experience it in some form though in varying degrees in the first trimester. Irrespective of its name, it can strike at any time of the day. In most women, it subsides by the middle of the second semester but may linger on till the last semester in few rare cases. It may be triggered on its own (some studies suggest hormonal changes as a cause while others blame low sugar levels) or on exposure to some kind of smell.
While medication should be avoided unless the vomiting turns severe, many women do manage to find a safe and effective home remedy for it. Ginger tea, mint, fennel seeds, candy, lemonade, flavored toothpaste ( only for brushing, no ingestion ) are known to work wonders. Changing diet habits like avoiding large meals and having frequent snacks is also useful.
Avoid being on empty stomach for a long duration, especially in the mornings. Best to have a few biscuits/fruit with a glass of water immediately after waking up ( This really worked in my case ).
Imported remedies like 'PregEase' are also available to curb morning sickness but one needs to consult a doctor before using such supplements.
Morning sickness is also called 'vomiting of pregnancy' is quite common and most women experience it in some form though in varying degrees in the first trimester. Irrespective of its name, it can strike at any time of the day. In most women, it subsides by the middle of the second semester but may linger on till the last semester in few rare cases. It may be triggered on its own (some studies suggest hormonal changes as a cause while others blame low sugar levels) or on exposure to some kind of smell.
While medication should be avoided unless the vomiting turns severe, many women do manage to find a safe and effective home remedy for it. Ginger tea, mint, fennel seeds, candy, lemonade, flavored toothpaste ( only for brushing, no ingestion ) are known to work wonders. Changing diet habits like avoiding large meals and having frequent snacks is also useful.
Avoid being on empty stomach for a long duration, especially in the mornings. Best to have a few biscuits/fruit with a glass of water immediately after waking up ( This really worked in my case ).
Imported remedies like 'PregEase' are also available to curb morning sickness but one needs to consult a doctor before using such supplements.
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