NAUSEA AND VOMITING DURING PREGNANCY

Nausea and vomiting frequently occur during the early months of pregnancy. Although it is frequently referred to as “morning sickness,” it can occur any time of the day or night. Usually it peaks at nine weeks and disappears after 12 to 14 weeks. Rarely, it will continue into the second or third trimesters.

FOR PREVENTION, try the following:

· Eat a piece of bread or a few crackers before you get out of bed in the morning or when you feel nauseated.

· Get out of bed slowly. Avoid sudden movements.

· Eat several small meals during the day so your stomach doesn’t remain empty for long periods of time.

· Drink soups and other liquids between meals instead of with meals.

· Avoid greasy or fried foods – they are hard to digest.

· Avoid spicy, heavily seasoned foods.

· Take 100 mg of vitamin B6 every day.

· Drink Gatorade or Perrier instead of water .

If severe nausea and/or vomiting persist for more than 24 hours, despite the above measures, contact Dr. Dullye’s office.