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Gentle Tips to Help You Feel Better During Early Pregnancy
Morning sickness is a very common experience during early pregnancy. For most women, it starts around week 6 and improves by week 12. It can happen any time of the day, not just in the morning!
While it’s not harmful to you or the baby, it can be uncomfortable. If nausea becomes extreme and you’re unable to keep food or fluids down, please speak with your doctor. You may be dealing with hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that requires medical care.
🤰 Why Do I Feel Nauseous?
You can blame those fast-rising pregnancy hormones—over 50% of pregnant women feel some form of nausea in early pregnancy. Interestingly, many doctors say this can be a good sign that your body is adjusting well to pregnancy.
Prenatal vitamins, especially those with iron, can sometimes make nausea worse. Try taking them with a light snack before bed to ease discomfort.
🌞 Daily Tips to Help Ease Nausea
In the Morning:
- Wake up slowly. Try eating a cracker or dry cereal before getting out of bed.
- Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier to give your body time to adjust.
- Sit up gradually to avoid sudden dizziness.
During the Day:
- Eat small meals throughout the day—don’t let yourself get too hungry or too full.
- Drink fluids between meals to stay hydrated.
- Avoid naps right after eating, which can make nausea worse.
- Stay away from strong smells, hot environments, or foods that trigger your nausea.
- Get plenty of rest when possible—your body is working hard!
In the Evening:
- Keep dinner light and bland. Avoid greasy or spicy foods.
- If cooking smells bother you, opt for cold meals like sandwiches or salads.
- Go to bed early and keep a small snack near your bedside in case you wake up feeling queasy.
🥗 Food & Snacks That May Help
- 🍋 Lemon (sniff, suck, or sip lemon water)
- 🫚 Ginger (tea, ale, candies, toast with ginger jam)
- 🧊 Cold foods like sandwiches or salad
- 🍌 Vitamin B6-rich foods like bananas, potatoes, or fortified cereal
- 🧂 Crackers, pretzels, Jell-O, popsicles
- 🫖 Peppermint tea
🌱 Natural Remedies & Products
- PregEase Chewables – Orange-flavored tablets with ginger, B6, calcium
- Preggie Pops – Lollipops in ginger, mint, lemon & other flavors
- Sea-Bands – Wristbands that use acupressure to ease nausea
- Nip the Nausea Drops – Lemon + ginger flavored drops for quick relief
- Relief Band Device – A wearable wrist device that helps control nausea
- Vitamin B6 (50mg) – Shown to ease pregnancy-related nausea (always check with your doctor before use)
💜 Final Thoughts
Morning sickness can be frustrating, but it’s usually temporary and manageable. Try out a few of these tips and see what helps your body feel more at ease. Most importantly, listen to your body, get rest, and reach out to your care team if symptoms worsen.
You’re doing something beautiful—take care of yourself and know we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💕🌸