Morning Sickness? Here’s What Helps

When people think about the downsides of pregnancy, morning sickness often springs to mind. Even that name is a misnomer, though. Sure, you might feel queasy when you first wake up. For a lot of women, though, that nausea extends well past morning.

You don’t have to wait it out. Here at Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta, Georgia, Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, Lorenza Simmons, MD, and our team can help you find treatment to soothe your morning sickness. If you’re sick of feeling sick, visit our obstetrics team. 

We recommend starting with lifestyle changes, then scaling up treatment as needed. 

Make changes to how and when you eat and drink

Morning sickness is common, so we know a lot about what triggers it and what helps it. 

First, avoid an empty stomach if possible. Keeping some crackers on your nightstand and eating them first thing in the morning can go a long way. 

Be mindful of what you eat after that, too. Steer clear of greasy and spicy foods, and instead choose relatively bland foods. Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day to avoid an empty stomach.

Also, drink plenty of fluids, especially if you’re throwing up. Ginger tea can help alleviate nausea and hydrate at the same time. 

Try not to take your prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach. If they tend to trigger nausea, take them right before bed. 

Try additional interventions

Acupressure helps relieve morning sickness for some women. There’s a point below your wrist that you can press to see if it helps. If it does, buy an acupressure bracelet to maintain that pressure.

Plenty of lollipops, teas, and lozenges also exist to help; find them at your local grocery store or big box store. Some use ginger, others use mint. Find what sounds best to you and give it a try. 

Get support with medication when needed

In some cases, we recommend medication to help manage morning sickness. That’s particularly true if you have trouble keeping food down. Your baby needs those nutrients, so it’s crucial to find a solution.

Some women get relief with over-the-counter options. Vitamin B6 alone brings relief in some cases. 

If that doesn’t help, we might recommend Unisom®. This sleep aid combines vitamin B6 and doxylamine, and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends it when B6 alone hasn’t helped. 

We can explore other prescription anti-nausea medications with you if that doesn’t help. Several options are safe to use during pregnancy. 

You don’t have to suffer through weeks or even months of morning sickness. For help finding what works for you that’s safe for your baby, call our office or book your visit online today.