Hi,
Hope this info helps to MTB who has MS.
What tried-and-tested remedies will help?
No doubt you're already avoiding any foods and smells that make your stomach churn. To prevent -- or at least minimise -- queasiness you may also want to:
Keep some simple snacks, such as plain biscuits, by your bedside. Then give yourself some extra time in the morning to nibble a few dry biscuits, and then rest for 20 to 30 minutes before getting out of bed.
Eat small, frequent meals. An empty stomach can increase nausea. Aim for foods high in protein or carbohydrates, as both can help fight nausea.
Your doctor may suggest taking 50mg of vitamin B6 twice a day, which helps some women, but do check with your doctor before taking it.
If you're taking an antenatal supplement, try discontinuing it temporarily. If the nausea improves, give yourself a few off and then try taking it again.
Since iron can be hard on your digestive system, don't take iron supplements unless a blood test shows that you are anaemic. Even then, it's worth trying different brands as some may suit you better than others.
You may need to eat what and when you fancy for a while, but try to avoid rich, spicy, acidic or fried foods, and eat less fat in general.
Though it's important to keep yourself well hydrated, try drinking fluids only between meals, and limit them during meals.
Keep snacks on hand. Try eating small amounts of bland food throughout the day. Good choices include dry biscuits, yoghurt (high in B vitamins, which can decrease nausea), or anything else you can bear to eat.
Sniff lemons. The smell of a cut lemon may help your nausea. Add some slices to iced tea or sparkling water.
Drink ginger ale or ginger tea. Ginger is known to settle stomachs and help queasiness.
Give yourself time to relax. Talking things over with another mother-to-be can be a nice way to relieve some of the stress you're feeling.
Try acupressure bands. You can find them at chemists and healthfood shops. This simple device, created to fight seasickness, has also helped many pregnant women through morning sickness. Strap it on so that the plastic button pushes against an acupressure point in your wrist, and you may begin to feel some relief.