28 Natural Ways To Combat That Awful Pregnancy Morning Sickness • Moms And Struggles

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If you’re looking for natural remedies for pregnancy morning sickness you’re in the right place.

Morning sickness in pregnancy is no fun.

Besides gaining weight I think morning sickness is the second thing that most expecting moms are worried about. For some moms morning sickness is unavoidable.

And when you think of those crazy cravings specific to pregnancy you realize it’s very easy to become nauseous.

Pregnancy is the best thing ever but it does have it’s ups and downs. Ok, maybe more downs than ups sometimes.

Morning sickness is one of them and its intensity and frequency vary because yes, you guessed it, every pregnancy is different.

Some women get it and some don’t. And it doesn’t only happen in the morning. Sorry!

I had it. I couldn’t even brush my teeth. I was super sensitive to smells also, to the point where I almost threw up at work because one of my patients was wearing an ‘intense’ perfume.

So what can you do about it? Mainly if you have a job or more kids? Pregnancy morning sickness is a tough challenge. But it’s a challenge that can be overcome.

DO ALL WOMEN EXPERIENCE MORNING SICKNESS?

Some do and some don’t, as I mentioned earlier. You never know if you’re the lucky one. But research says 70% of women experience morning sickness.

The good news is that all the nausea and vomiting won’t harm your baby. The bad news is that having morning sickness impacts your life.

But you’re here so it means you’re willing to take action and if you keep reading you’ll find plenty of tips on how to handle your pregnancy nausea.

WHAT CAUSES MORNING SICKNESS?

There’s no exact cause, yet hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is believed to be responsible because it increases during the first weeks of pregnancy. Low blood sugar also triggers nausea.

The symptoms worsen if other factors chip in like:

Excessive fatigue
Stress
Strong smells
Food sensitivity
Motion sickness

There’s also a myth saying that if you have morning sickness you’ll have a girl (true in my case).

WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR

While morning sickness is common and expected in the first trimester you should keep an eye on any symptom.

Contact your doctor if:

You are losing weight while pregnant
You are vomiting with blood
You are dehydrated
You experience excessive fatigue
You experience thirst
You experience heartburn
You have headaches

All of these may be a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum and in some cases it requires hospitalization, so when in doubt call your doctor.

Here are morning sickness remedies and recommendations to help you through the amazing, yet treacherous journey of your pregnancy.

1. BREAKFAST IN BED

Having an empty stomach is not a good idea, as it may trigger nausea.

As strange as it may be for you to eat right when you wake up, some crackers or pretzels first thing in the morning help settle your stomach.

Bananas may help too, whatever helps you.

2. GET PLENTY OF REST

This is a luxury nowadays. You probably have a million things to do throughout the day, so who has time to rest right? I also know you have to pee every 5 minutes.

But nothing is more important than being healthy especially when you’re expecting a baby. So when you feel like not doing anything and rest, then do so.

Anything else can wait, like that pile of laundry.

3. NOTHING SPICY OR FATTY

This is a sacrifice you have to make, but remember it’s only temporary. Here’s what you can try instead: rice, toast, eggs, applesauce, baked potatoes or bananas. They are still yummy.

4. WALK

Make walking your habit during your pregnancy. Getting some fresh air while walking in the park we’ll make you feel better. Don’t believe me? Try it.

5. HAVE SMALL REGULAR MEALS

Small and frequent meals will keep your morning sickness away, so that’s the way to go. The idea is not to eat too much all at once and to always have something in your stomach to keep away that ugly nausea.

6. STAY HYDRATED

Staying hydrated is absolutely essential during your pregnancy so please stick to this healthy habit. It will also help you later on with breastfeeding if you plan on doing that.

Here’s a smart water bottle: it tracks how much water you drink and glows as a reminder to drink water. It comes with a wireless Bluetooth speaker. Isn’t that smart?

You can always try other liquids like ginger ale for example. Or freeze Gatorade ice cubes and suck on them.

7. DISTRACT YOURSELF

I know it’s easier said than done, but sometimes if you focus on something else you might forget about your morning sickness.

To my gagging patients (I’m a dental hygienist in case you were wondering) I always tell them to wiggle their toes or think of something nice while I clean their teeth.

So you can try the same. Find something that you like (something good on Netflix?) and do it.

8. GET A FAN TO STAY COOL

Staying somewhere where it’s warm will worsen your morning sickness. You must be hot anyways. I remember I was always hot when I was pregnant.

I couldn’t wear anything with a long sleeve. You may want to get a small fan at work or lower the A/C.

9. MAGNESIUM

Magnesium deficiency may cause morning sickness so you may want to take that into consideration. Once again, talk to your doctor before making decisions of this sort.

They even made magnesium body spray, in case you don’t want to have another pill to take.

10. VITAMIN B6

Vitamin B6 is also known to help with morning sickness. You can find it in legumes, fish, poultry, soy and nuts. But if you can’t tolerate any of these try taking some supplements. Talk to your doctor about this.

11. FENNEL SEEDS

These are wonder seeds because they have so many benefits, fighting against indigestion being one of them. There are multiple ways to consume it: as a flavoring agent, as a tea or chew it raw. You pick.

12. ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture treatment is a safe and natural method of reducing morning sickness and discomfort while pregnant. So you might want to try it out and see if it works for you.

13. PRENATAL MASSAGES

Moms rave about these massages. And they have good reasons. Prenatal massages help you relax your body and mind, and yes they may ease your nausea.

And even if your morning sickness is not that bad, still get a massage. You deserve some self-care moments.

14. MAKE YOURSELF A MORNING SICKNESS SURVIVAL KIT

Gather all the essentials you think you might need in case of a nausea episode.

Here are some ideas of things to pack:

Throw up bags
Water bottle
Wipes
Mouthwash
Snacks
Mints/gum

15. CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRENATAL

I cannot stress enough how important this is. I was very skeptical about this when I was pregnant, but let me tell you that the type of prenatal vitamins makes a difference.

I tried a few and the only one that I could tolerate was Nature Made Prenatal Vitamins. I wouldn’t know to tell you exactly why, but these were the only ones that didn’t make me sick.

Another useful tip for you: take your prenatal vitamin before bedtime to lower the risk of getting nauseous (in the morning your stomach tends to be more sensitive).

16. PREGGIE POP DROPS

Because resting 24/7 is not a realistic option (unless advised by your doctor) and because you do have tons of errands to run (like shopping for your baby) these candies may just be the solution.

They are natural and come in different flavors.

17. PREGGIE POP DROPS PLUS

These have obviously something extra and that is Vitamin B6. Morning sickness comes with nausea and vomiting, and when that happens you lose essential minerals and vitamins.

That’s why they made these awesome candies with vitamins to help you even better with your morning sickness.

18. GINGER

Ginger is famous for morning sickness relief. There are several ways you can use ginger to relieve your symptoms:

ginger drops
ginger mint tea
ginger gum
ginger popsicles
ginger smoothie
ginger cookies
ginger soup
homemade ginger chews

19. LEMON

Everybody knows about lemon being effective with nausea. Wait no more and try this all-natural lemonade. Check out the recipe here. You can also enjoy lemon in your water or tea.

20. PEPPERMINT

In case you’re not crazy about ginger, you can try peppermint. And peppermint is wonderful for nausea. It has a calming and relaxing effect on your stomach.

So this would a good option too. Here are some easy ways to use it:

peppermint drops
peppermint balm
peppermint tea
peppermint lollipops
peppermint gum

21. WATERMELON

One of my coworkers used to eat one watermelon a day. That may be a little extreme, but watermelon is good for you: it keeps you hydrated (it’s 92% water) and may ease your morning sickness.

So it’s a winner. There are plenty of ways to add it to your diet. Here’s a good way: smoothie, juice, popsicles or lemonade.

22. SEA BAND – ACUPRESSURE WRIST BANDS

These bands provide a natural choice for effective morning sickness relief. On top of this, the bands come in a cute color and design, so you’ll still be a stylish expecting mom.

23. ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

Peppermint and lemon would be your first choice if you want to use an oil diffuser. Your house will smell good and you’ll feel good as well.

In fact, you can mix lemon or peppermint with a carrier oil in a roller bottle to apply on your skin throughout the day.

24. ESSENTIAL OIL INHALER

If you’re not crazy about diffusers then this aromatherapy inhaler should work for you. Quick sniff and you’re good to go.

25. HEALTHY SNACKS

An empty stomach will probably make your nausea worse so don’t let yourself get too hungry. Have small snacks frequently throughout the day.

These organic breakfast biscuits look yummy and are made with all-natural ingredients.

26. TRY DIFFERENT FOODS

Pregnancy comes with cravings but not all cravings are good for you, like greasy foods for example. It’s important though to try a variety of foods to see what works for you.

You don’t know what you don’t know.

27. STAY AWAY FROM STRONG SMELLS

This can be difficult if you have to cook for your family. In case you have no one to help you, you can use a slow cooker or instant pot so you don’t have to stand over a stove.

You’ll avoid both the heat and the smell.