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How To Treat Morning Sickness During Pregnancy?
I am currently 8 weeks pregnant. I have had really bad morning sickness that stays with me all day and wakes me up in the middle of the night. Also with as much as I have been sick I have also gained 7 pounds! Im just a little concerned. This is my first pregnancy and I have yet to have my first doctors appt. I was unable to get in until 6/6/15. I will be 11 weeks at that time.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Overall, this condition affects about three quarters of pregnant women during the first trimester. About half of the women who get nausea during pregnancy feel complete relief by about 14 weeks.
Morning sickness is often worse on an empty stomach. Eat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day so your stomach is never empty. Avoid lying down after eating (especially on your left side), as this can slow digestion. Keep some crackers ready to eat on before you get out of bed in the morning.
You have not mentioned your weight here but gaining 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester is fine.
If you have very severe and prolonged vomiting i advice you to your OB specialist.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Overall, this condition affects about three quarters of pregnant women during the first trimester. About half of the women who get nausea during pregnancy feel complete relief by about 14 weeks.
Morning sickness is often worse on an empty stomach. Eat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day so your stomach is never empty. Avoid lying down after eating (especially on your left side), as this can slow digestion. Keep some crackers ready to eat on before you get out of bed in the morning.
You have not mentioned your weight here but gaining 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester is fine.
If you have very severe and prolonged vomiting i advice you to your OB specialist.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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