Ep 10 - Morning Sickness - What to expect and Is there REALLY anything that works PLUS our own mummysaver ‘tried an...

January 10, 2019
BabyDoc Club
For the UK and Ireland.
Welcome to the BabyDoc Basics podcast on Morning Sickness!

Today we are talking about that lovely topic of Morning Sickness! Over the next few minutes we will discuss what to expect and Is there REALLY anything that works PLUS our own mummysaver ‘tried and tested’ top tips!

In the studio today is Lucy (BabyDoc Club UK) and dialling in is Karen (BabyDoc Club Ireland).
DISCLAIMER – all information is based on the experience of our Mummysavers. No brand or retailer has paid to feature in this – all recommendations are genuine.

Morning sickness can be a sensitive topic as some get it mildly and others are have it pretty bad - what works for one mum doesn’t help in the slightest. So it can be a case of trial and error!!
So firstly, what is morning sickness and why do we get it?
Hormones are going mad, new demands on body etc…tiredness..
Nausea or vomiting …even just feeling sick is bad enough..dont have to actually vomit!
It can be one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy and can last weeks, months and can even come back at the end! Not just morning too!
Exhausting and debilitating! Interfere with caring for others and working/commuting 
So anything that works or even just to try?
Never going hungry! Eat before you get up – dry crackers by your bed!
Prob have weird craving and not wanting to cook/eat healthy/good foods etc but try and eat little and often – plain foods…crackers…rice cakes… no spicy/fatty foods – despite the cravings!
Stay hydrated…water, decaf drinks, peppermint tea…ice lollies all can help replace lost fluids.
Lemons – eat them, such them or smell them?????????
Rest as much as you can…. easier for others and on your first pregnancy.
TOP TIP Pregnancy vitamins are vital, but I remember they used to make me feel sick. If I took them first thing on an empty stomach so try and eat something first!
TOP TIP – Ginger natural anti sickness – biscuits/ginger ale/soda, ginger tea) 
TOP TIP Gently exercise …fresh air. Try an easy walk. Travelling during this stage can be difficult to cope with especially if have a long commute to work. Carry around wipes and a sick bag in your bag in case you get caught out or need to freshen up!
Sea Band Mama! £8/10e? Most effective drug free treatment in acupressure. Midwifes and mums around the world recommend it! Llyods pharmacy/in health.ie and check online!
Acupuncture points on both wrists…so a natural choice.
Wear continuously and are washable, reusable etc and some mums have found these a real life -saver but for some it still may not help! 
Talk to your midwife about your experience…how many times a day…hyperemesis or extreme sickness can occur…extreme morning sickness and medical intervention can be required so don’t suffer in silence if it’s really bad…
But for the most of us...morning sickness is unpleasant and usually resolves in the 2nd trimester…the ‘happy trimester’ when you can get to enjoy the next stage of pregnancy with your growing bump, feel those first kicks and fingers crossed you start looking a bit more radiant than the first 12 weeks !!! 
No promises but it will be worth it and all a distant memory…until you have another baby and it all comes flooding back lol!!!!
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