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While being pregnant is a beautiful experience when done in a healthy way, most women tend to go through similar discomforts during the three trimesters. Pregnancy cravings aside, waking up in the morning feeling a vomiting sensation or nauseous, is a common occurrence during the first three months of pregnancy. Most times, pregnant women also feel heartburns or hyperacidity, due to their dietary choices, as their health is in delicate condition while carrying a baby. Therefore, making sure to follow a few simple tips in order to keep the nauseousness at bay, is effective in making them feel comfortable and at ease.
Pressure Point
According to traditional Chinese medicine, applying firm pressure on the points of the wrist joint where there is a crease and the space between two tendons is pretty effective in reducing the feeling of nausea. Use your fingers to hold in place for a couple of minutes, until the feeling subsides but make sure to not apply too much pressure. Additionally, you could also use wristbands that can be worn and do the needful in soothing the discomfort.
Small Meals
While being pregnant, it is important to ensure that your stomach is not empty at any point of time, by making sure to eat small, healthy meals. Include lots of fresh food that contains vegetables, fruits, nuts and dairy for a good balance of nutrients and look for healthy swaps for your junk food cravings. If the pregnancy keeps you awake late into the night, it is advisable to eat a midnight snack like a protein bar or a spoonful of almond butter, before going to bed. Similarly, taking a walk in the open every morning after breakfast is also effective.
Protein Boost
Including foods like nut butters, beans and eggs in your daily diet to add a lush of proteins and B vitamins, that help in curbing nausea. Consume a smoothie or two as part of your small meals and load it up with superfoods like chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds and cottage cheese for solid plant-based protein sources. Add lean meats like chicken or turkey to your diet twice a week and eat lots of fish for a dose of healthy fats as well.
Sour Snacks
Keep orange candies, candied lemon or oranges within reach, as well as infuse drinking water with lemon slices. If your pregnancy craving is to eat sour foods, eat fermented sour foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and pickled cucumbers for good gut probiotics as well as for its sharp taste of vinegar. If you find yourself travelling a lot during this time, having a tiny vial of lemon essential oil that you can smell from time to time, is of great help.
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Avoid Trigger Smells
If the smell of certain foods makes you feel uncomfortable, avoid them as much as possible. Most pregnant women usually experience nausea or the feeling of vomiting when triggered by certain strong smells like cooking onions, garlic, spices or grilling meats. Have a napkin laced with your favourite aromatic oil or perfume to hold up to your nose if you’re in public and are around triggering smells.
Bring The Ginger
Try to include freshly grated ginger, candied ginger and ginger powder in your diet as much as you can, as its warming properties soothe bloating and nausea. Often times, the build-up of gas in the stomach can amplify the discomfort, making one feel heavy and not being able to breathe. Keeping a small piece of ginger candy or fresh ginger in your mouth at all times, lets the juices mix with your saliva and drive any nauseousness away.
