Coping With Nausea
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Coping With Nausea
| Tue, 05-23-2006 - 9:06am |
Coping With Nausea
- Eat and drink slowly.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals eating every 2-3 hours.
- Drink cool, clear beverages between meals, rather than with meals.
Sorts or electrolyte drinks or decaffeinated, carbonated beverages may help. Dehydration can cause nausea and put your pregnancy at risk, it is important to be sure you are getting adequate fluids every day. - Eat dry, bland foods.
Some women report having a small amount of crackers or toast before rising in the morning helps reduce nausea. - Avoid offensive foods.
This can include garlic, onion, acidic fruits and vegetables, and/or spicy foods. - Avoid fatty or fried foods.
These are slow to digest and keep food in your stomach longer. This increases your chances of vomiting. - Minimize food odors.
Eat cold or low odor foods in well-ventilated areas. - Shorten food preparation time.
Or have someone else prepare the food. - Avoid alcohol.
Alcohol is never recommended during pregnancy. Alcohol may increase your chances of vomiting and may contribute to dehydration. - Limit caffeine.
Caffeine containing foods and beverages can affect the gastrointestinal tract. This may increase your chances of vomiting, may contribute to dehydration, and should be avoided. - Do not lie flat for at least 2 hours after eating.
If you need to lie down after eating, lie on your right side as the stomach empties from left to right. - Practice safe food handling and preparation techniques.
Food borne illness can often cause nausea and vomiting, protect yourself against these diseases.

