The 11 Best Morning Sickness Remedies to Help You Survive Pregnancy
The 11 Best Morning Sickness Remedies to Help You Survive Pregnancy
Seeing the two lines on the pregnancy test that confirm that you are indeed pregnant is a feeling unlike any other. The nausea that often accompanies the first trimester (or more) of pregnancy, on the other hand, is not quite as wonderful. Morning sickness can cause moms-to-be to feel a lingering nauseous sensation or even cause vomiting, and it's not limited to just the morning, the symptoms can come and go throughout the day. While about 74% of pregnant women experience morning sickness, many say that it slows down by the 12th week.
On the upside, a mix of lifestyle changes like drinking extra water, and getting in your prenatal vitamins paired with doctor-approved vitamin B-6 and tummy-settling ginger can be a massive help. While not all remedies will fix morning sickness for every expecting mother, these are some that other moms swear by. We've rounded up our fave at-home remedies to get you through the queasiness. Here's to feeling better!
1) Chimes Peppermint Ginger Chews
Chimes
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$14.97
Ginger root contains a variety of plant compounds that may help with nausea–and that's why some moms swear by ginger chews. If pure ginger isn’t your favorite flavor, try these peppermint and ginger-flavored ones. The cooling effect of the peppermint can really help when the room starts spinning. We recommend stocking up and going for this one-pound box.
2) Premium Mini Saltine Crackers (Pack of 3)
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$25.99
If your symptoms are regular, you might want to keep a big box of saltines near you at all times. This three-pack of mini crackers makes them super easy to stash anywhere–just munch on a few before you turn the lights off at the end of the night, or suck on them in the morning when you wake up. These simple crackers are sometimes all you need to settle an upset pregnant tummy!
3) Moxe Frost Energizing Aromatherapy Nasal Inhaler
MOXE
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$8.95
Take the healing power of aromatherapy to the next level with the Moxe Frost inhaler. A 2012 study has shown that the administration of mint can help relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy due to its numbing effect. With the blend of refreshing scents like peppermint, eucalyptus, and tea tree oil, you will enjoy a balancing and calming breath of fresh air every time you inhale (instead of the smell of morning voms).
4) Pink Stork Ginger-Peach Sickness Tea
Pink Stork
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$12.99
Waking up with an unsettling nauseated feeling is not the best way to start your day. Pink Stork morning sickness tea is a blend of tummy-calming ingredients like ginger and black tea. Along with kicking nausea in the butt, the tea also helps to alleviate other belly issues that creating tiny humans can cause, like constipation and diarrhea.
5) Psi Bands Acupressure Wristbands
Psi Bands
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$12.99
These Psi bands work by applying acupressure to key points on your wrist to relieve nausea. These thin, rubbery bands are a bit more stylish than traditional bands, and they're adjustable and waterproof. Plus, if you're still keeping your pregnancy under wraps, these discreet bands won't give you away.
6) Healthy Mama Nip the Nausea Morning Sickness Drops
Healthy Mama
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$27.33
We're not sure why it's called morning sickness when the nausea and sickness symptoms can often last all. day. long. Keep a handful of these American Pregnancy Association-endorsed, all-natural, and organic ginger-flavored drops in your purse to calm your queasy stomach any time of the day.
7) Pink Stork Pro Pregnancy Probiotic
Pink Stork
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$27.99
There are good and bad bacteria out there, so make sure your gut is well-balanced with this Pink Stork prenatal probiotic. Not only does it help with digestive comfort, but the brand also claims it helps combat morning sickness with its mixture of spore-enhanced probiotics and prebiotic nutrients. One reviewer calls it a "silver bullet for morning sickness" and how she was "pleasantly surprised how well it worked".
8) Nature's Bounty Vitamin B6
Nature's Bounty
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$5.89
Vitamin B-6 has been thought to relieve morning sickness, and sometimes upping your intake of foods containing the vitamin doesn't cut it. Try peppering your pregnancy diet with some B-6 supplements to help!
9) Unisom Nighttime Sleep-Aid
Unisom
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$11.39
According to a 2014 overview, the FDA has recommended a combination therapy of vitamin B6 and doxylamine, which is sold over the counter as Unisom SleepTabs, for treating morning sickness in the first trimester. Many moms swear by this combination, so this is a must-have on our list!
10) Baby Booster Prenatal Vitamin Supplement Shake
Baby Booster
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$37.95
The cause of morning sickness can truly be anything from smelling a scent that your pregnant brain has decided that you now hate, to just not eating enough during the day. The Baby Booster prenatal shake has 20 grams of protein, that helps mama feel full throughout the day, as well as vitamin B6, which helps to combat frequent nausea.
11) Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops
Preggie Pop Drops
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$15.95
While it may seem ironic, sour foods can actually help a sour stomach. These citrus and fruit-flavored hard candies in lemon, tangerine, raspberry, and green apple flavors not only taste good, but they work fast, too. Leave this dish on your nightstand to grab one as soon as you wake up!
Kick morning sickness to the curb.