
Morning sickness remedies that work
April 18, 2017
You're going to be a parent in nine months! Hooray! But before you get to hold that bundle of joy in your arms there's the small matter of a trimester of morning sickness to deal with.
It's extremely common for mamas-to-be to feel sick, nauseous and tired during the first three months of pregnancy. Anything from the whiff of a certain fragrance, foodstuff or cigarette smoke can trigger a flare-up, rendering you as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Here are some tried and tested techniques to alleviating morning sickness:
- Smell a lemon! The citrusy scent of lemons, limes and oranges can cut through the heavy exhaustion of morning sickness. The fresh fragrance might uplift your mood too.
- Sip a herbal tea! Mint tea and ginger tea are perfect for settling an upset stomach. Plus, you'll also avoid the caffeine found in regular tea and coffee.
- Put the toaster on! Nibble on a dry piece of toast or a cracker to combat nausea. Keep some crackers or simple biscuits on your bedside so you can eat some as soon as you wake up and stave off that morning sickness.
- Go outside! A bit of fresh air does wonders for the mind and body. Escape from the air-conditioned office and go for a walk around the block.
- Steer clear of the kitchen! If the smell of onions or just the idea of cooking makes you feel ill take a step back from cooking duties if you can. Eating cold foods, like sandwiches or pasta salads, are less likely to trigger the onset of nausea than fried or fatty foods.
- Switch to unscented! Use unscented beauty products, like our moisturiser and soap for mums and babies.These fragrance-free salves for the skin won't irritate your olfactory and bring on the nausea like other products that contain floral scents and chemicals.
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