Suggestions To Reduce Nausea During Pregnancy

• Eat small amounts of food frequently.
• Separate fluid intake from meals.
• Drink fluids 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals.
• Place crackers at bedside to eat before getting up in the morning.
• Avoid foods or products with strong odors.
• Get up slowly from lying or sitting positions.
• Avoid greasy, heavy, spicy foods.
• Add a slice of real lemon to your drinks.
• Salty or starchy foods such as crackers, pretzels and potatoes may be more tolerable.
• Sour candy such as jolly ranchers or lemon drops may be helpful.
• Granny smith apples may be helpful.
• Try wearing “Sea-Bands”® on  your wrists.
• Try ginger products such as ginger ale or ginger snaps.
• Medications available over the counter:
  • Emetrol® – use as directed
  • Vitamin B6® – 50mg, 1⁄2 tablet in morning and 1⁄2 tablet in the evening.

Please call our office if you develop frequent vomiting or are unable to drink any liquids.

For more information, refer to: www.acog.org