Morning Sickness? Try These Simple Cures.

Morning sickness can spoil what should be a special time – the miracle of a new baby on its way. You’re extra hungry because of the baby, yet the sight and smell, even the thought of food can make you feel ill.

Nausea in pregnancy affects about two thirds of mothers to some degree – anything from slight queasiness to vomiting after every meal. It’s not much fun.

Luckily there are things you can do to help.

Take ¼ teaspoon each of dried ginger and dried cinnamon. Pour boiling water over them and cover. Leave to steep for five minutes before straining. Add a little honey to taste.

This is a good remedy for queasiness any time, not just for morning sickness.


Morning sickness can go on for the full first three months of pregnancy. One way that you can stop it early is to have a few days on just fruit and vegetables. A friend who had found this helped her suggested it to me, and it certainly worked for me as well. I found the nausea eased very quickly, and didn’t come back. Even just three days on fruit and vegetables can make your stomach feel much more settled. Do five days if you can manage it.


Eating like this gives your body a chance for a good clear out, making it a better environment for your baby. Also, you will benefit from the boost in vitamins and minerals that you’ll get from eating extra fruit and vegetables.

Another simple way to ease sickness in pregnancy is to drink more water. Some midwives and other health practitioners feel that dehydration may be a major cause of nausea. It may not be the only reason for nausea during pregnancy, but certainly most people could benefit from drinking more water. Few people drink as much as they should – 6 to 8 glasses a day – and drinking tea, coffee or sugary soft drinks dehydrates you even more.

In general, the better your diet, the less sickness you should experience. When you are pregnant your body is trying to give your baby the best possible start in life. Your instincts for what you need to eat and what you need to avoid may become much stronger, which is why you get cravings for some foods, and aversions to others. I knew one woman who craved nothing but Brussels sprouts, which are high in folic acid!

For your baby’s sake eat as healthily as you can, and you might have the bonus of avoiding or reducing your morning sickness.

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