Morning sickness is never fun! This lovely nausea phenomenon affects every bump differently. Over half of pregnant woman see symptoms relieved within 14 weeks. For the rest of the crowd, it can take a bit longer, and for a few unlucky ones…it can last the entire pregnancy! The good news? There are options for you to ease the pain! Little Steps has rounded up the top ones to get you on your way.
HOW TO SURVIVE MORNING SICKNESS?
. Be prepared: It will surely happen to many pregnant moms! Be prepared and bring along your toothbrush, toothpaste, and perhaps a plastic bag for extreme situations.
2. Breakfast in bed, rushing out of bed on an empty stomach will have you rushing to the bathroom instead. Have a slice a toast in bed and slowly get up.
3. Don’t drink and eat at the same time, this helps avoid having too much in the belly!
4. Eat little and often – this way you sugar levels on an even keel.
5. Bland foods rock – well they do if you have morning sickness!
6. Drink between meals, I know its hard to keep the fluids down. But staying hydrated is vital when pregnant.
7. Get all the beauty sleep you may require, stress and exhaustion will add to nausea.
8. Keep a ‘Morning Sickness Journal’, then you can track when your nausea peaks and when you feel fine. Making it easier to find windows when to have meals.
9. Don’t walk down Sheung Wan’s Chinese medicine streets!
10. If you have walked down a particular street that triggers morning sickness, have some fresh lemons to sniff on, this may ease nausea.
DIY SURVIVAL RECIPES: 1. Ginger, ginger, ginger! You can buy ginger candies, ginger teas, or you can make your own ginger ale. Ginger cookies are also amazing.
Where to try it?
* Recipe: Carrot Ginger Cocktail
2. DIY electrolyte ice cubes & drink – Keep hydrated and suck on these pregnancy favorites. These are great when you simply can’t keep anything down but need to stay hydrated. Prefer a homemade drink, check out the recipe below.
Where to try it?
* Recipe: Electrolyte Ice Cubes
* Recipe: Homemade Electrolyte Drink
3. Lemons – Another favorite! Lemon water and lemonade!
Where to try it?
* Recipe: Morning Sickness Lemonade
* Recipe: Greek Lemon Soup with Chicken and Orzo
4. Nausea Popsicles – Cold and awesome.
Where to try it?
* Recipe: Coconut Water + Banana Smoothie
5. Watermelon – High in water content alleviating dehydration and a fantastic low-calorie snack!
Where to try it?
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT:
1. Try Traditional Chinese Medicine – Morning sickness can be treated using acupuncture, so pregnant moms can get on with their lives without feeling so lousy.
Where to try it?
* IMI (integrated Medicine Institute)
2. Natural Remedies: Check in with one of these fabulous hubs in Hong Kong, let them know about what you’re experiencing, and they’ll connect you with the right treatment…the natural way.
SUPPLEMENTS: There are some natural supplements that are popular as well. Here are a few favorites amongst Hong Kong moms-to-be.
1. PregEase
2. Preggie Pop
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