How to prevent nausea during pregnancy

Dreaded the effects of pregnancy-related nausea, also known as "morning sickness" can be a demoralizing effect of a side happiest moments in the life of the woman. However, there are ways to minimize the occurrence of nausea during pregnancy using some simple techniques.

1. Avoid strong odors. Smells really intense, like a wet dog or cooked fish, can induce overwhelming wave of nausea. Avoid these odors in your own home and have trigger your partner before you go and "evaluate" for these smells when you're out in public.

2. Stay away from gas producing foods. These foods, including beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, sauerkraut, onions, spinach and others, can cause excessive gas production leading to colon stomach and nausea. But remember, eating a balanced diet healthy and nutritious to maintain the health of your pregnancy.



3. Avoid fried, spicy and "heavy." These foods are sometimes hard to digest and tend to stay in the gut for a longer period of time. They can cause bloating and lead to nausea.

4. Eat a snack in the morning. A simple snack, eaten while still in bed, is supposed to reduce episodes of nausea. A serving of wheat crackers or toast can be used any time an easy early morning snack for pregnant women.

5. Take vitamin B6 as shown. Some doctors recommend that women with nausea, increase their daily intake of vitamin B6. This usually takes the form of a vitamin supplement 10 to 50 mg two to three times per day. Be sure to consult your health care provider staff to see if that might help.

6. Avoid emotional stress. Emotional highs and lows of supporting or fighting with others may lead to increased episodes of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Anxiety about the upcoming birth may also play a role. Stay calm and avoid unnecessary emotional can help you avoid nausea during pregnancy.