Nausea in Pregnancy

This week, my sister officially announced her first pregnancy- and it's going to be twins!  We are all so excited for her.  She has been getting advice from friends and family left and right, of course including me.  Here is my recommendation for nausea during pregnancy- often referred to as morning sickness, even though it can happen at any time of the day.

Nausea is generally experienced when your blood sugar is low.  Hands down, the most reliable way to deal with it is to eat something, even though food may be the last thing you want to think about!  Whether or not you feel hungry, take breaks throughout the day to eat small, healthy snacks at least every 2 hours.  Nuts, fruit, or a few handfuls of popcorn are all good options.  To prevent nausea in the morning, it's a good idea to keep a bland food such as crackers by the bed to eat if you happen to wake during the night.  Also have a small, protein rich snack right before bedtime.

You may have also heard about acupuncture for nausea- in my experience, it really does help!  One acupressure point you can stimulate yourself is located on your inner wrists.  If you make a fist, you can usually see two tendons on the inner forearm near the wrist- the point is in between these tendons, about 2 inches up from the wrist crease.  Using your thumb to press this point with moderate pressure can help alleviate nausea.

These recommendations can usually manage mild to moderate nausea quite well.  If you have severe nausea leading to frequent vomiting, consult your obstetrician.

If you're interested in trying acupuncture for nausea in pregnancy, please contact me via my website at http://www.susanwallmeyer-acupuncture.com/ .