Feeling Queasy? 

Don't let morning sickness dampen your excitement!

Morning sickness affects 50-90% of pregnant women during their first trimester.¹ However, it’s usually at its worst around week 8. By weeks 12 to 14, these symptoms will usually fade. Cheer up though – feeling nausea is usually a sign of a healthy pregnancy.

Try this suggestions and home remedies to ease your morning sickness²:

• Get a good night’s sleep and plenty of rest during the day.
• Eat small portions of food at frequent intervals³.
• Eat a dry cracker, toast or plain biscuit before getting out of bed⁴.
• Drink plenty of fluids. If drinking is proving difficult, home-made fruit juice ice cubes or simply sips of whatever you can stomach will keep you hydrated
• Including ginger in the diet may help reduce nausea symptoms in some women⁵ .
• Try acupressure. Putting pressure on specific points on your wrist, using a special band may help relieve the symptoms⁶.

Bear in mind that your body may respond differently on different days. If your nausea is severe, or if your symptoms persist, speak to your doctor early.