After the start of pregnancy, most pregnant women will experience morning sickness, which usually occurs around the 5th week of pregnancy (sometimes earlier). Nausea, especially in the morning and evening, occurs without any apparent reason. So what should you do if you can't stop vomiting during pregnancy? Here are some comprehensive tips from doctors to help you cope with morning sickness.
【Diet】
Seeing food makes you want to vomit? Can't eat? You and your baby both need nutrition to support your health, so not eating is not an option. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your diet and find the right methods to easily deal with morning sickness. So what should you eat when you have morning sickness? What should you pay attention to in your diet?
1. Eating something salty before meals can help you get through the meal more smoothly;
2. It is better to avoid consuming solid and liquid foods together. Do not drink beverages while eating;
3. Avoid foods that make you feel nauseous and list them on your "food blacklist";
4. Excessive saliva secretion can also trigger vomiting. Acidic beverages can help reduce saliva secretion;
5. Keep some snacks, such as biscuits and candies, by your bed and eat a little before bedtime and after waking up;
6. Chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly to avoid overeating and increase the time food stays in your stomach. The longer food stays in your stomach, the more likely you are to vomit;
7. Eat smaller meals more frequently. Instead of three meals a day, you can have 5-6 smaller meals. Alternatively, you can eat something every 2-3 hours;
8. Do not miss any mealtime and avoid hunger. Carry some snacks with you when you go out and replenish them in time to avoid nausea and vomiting caused by hunger;
9. Choose easily digestible and appetizing foods, and cooking methods like steaming, boiling, stewing, cold mixing, blanching, microwaving, etc. Avoid greasy foods and spicy seasonings;
10. Make a list of foods that make you feel comfortable and eat them according to your feelings. You don't necessarily have to listen to other people's advice because foods that help another pregnant woman relieve morning sickness may be the "nemesis" that makes you feel nauseous and vomit.
【Exercise】
Many expectant mothers experience morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy, and some may vomit severely every day. Many expectant mothers, after being tormented by vomiting, stay in bed all day feeling sick, which may actually worsen their morning sickness. In fact, doing some exercise can help alleviate morning sickness.
1. In the early stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers can participate in low-energy activities such as jogging and prenatal exercises, which can help alleviate morning sickness;
2. Dancing is also good as it promotes blood circulation. You can dance at home to music or join a dance class, but avoid vigorous movements such as jumping or spinning;
3. When the weather is suitable, expectant mothers can take walks in the park 3-5 times a week. The level of exercise should be moderate. When walking, wear soft-soled sports shoes and avoid walking too fast to prevent excessive vibration or fatigue;
4. When expectant mothers exercise during pregnancy, in addition to the above principles, they should also pay attention to choosing a good location and time for exercise. If conditions permit, it is best to go to places with lush flowers and trees, as the fresh air, high oxygen content, and low levels of dust and noise in such environments are beneficial for the physical and mental health of both mother and baby;
5. In addition, slowing down the walking speed can also help alleviate morning sickness.
【Mood】
A good mood makes the world beautiful. Have you been exhausted by morning sickness? Find the right methods, relax your mind, and morning sickness will stay far away from you.
1. To have a pleasant and relaxed mood, you can talk to someone who can share your worries with you or watch comedy shows or sketches on TV to cheer yourself up;
2. Encourage pregnant women to eat. If you vomit after eating, don't be anxious. Take deep breaths, listen to music, or take a walk outside, and then continue eating;
3. If your work is causing you a lot of stress and low self-esteem, consider talking to your boss and adjusting your work schedule and workload. Also, consider delegating some of your work to other colleagues temporarily;
4. Emotional stress and high pressure can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and exacerbate morning sickness. Therefore, expectant mothers should learn to relax and reduce their psychological stress. When you are in a bad mood, do something you enjoy to keep yourself in a pleasant and calm state of mind, as this is more important than anything else;
5. Eliminate mental burdens. Some pregnant women worry about various things during pregnancy, which often leads to severe morning sickness and more severe symptoms. Therefore, it is important to try to eliminate psychological burdens related to pregnancy, and this requires patience and explanations from your spouse, family members, and doctors. Especially husbands should be considerate and caring towards their wives, go out with them to relax, visit friends, go to parks, enjoy flowers and scenery, and adopt an understanding and tolerant attitude towards the distress caused by pregnancy reactions, creating a comfortable and warm family atmosphere for them.
Expectant mothers should pay attention to resting more and getting enough sleep, as having a good night's sleep can reduce morning sickness. Try to maintain a pleasant mood as much as possible. In addition, the living environment should also maintain good air circulation. Morning sickness will soon pass, so expectant mothers, keep up the good work!
