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		Why use home treatment for morning sickness?
		How can I manage morning sickness at home?
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Managing morning sickness

Introduction

For many women, the toughest part of early pregnancy is morning sickness. If you are suffering from nausea, vomiting, or both, you are undoubtedly looking for safe measures that will bring you some relief. Your best course of action for managing morning sickness is home treatment. By following a few proven guidelines, you are likely to gain significant relief from nausea and vomiting. Home treatment measures for morning sickness include:

Changing what, when, and how much you eat.
Taking certain dietary supplements that are known to reduce nausea during pregnancy.
Avoiding nauseating foods and smells.
Trying acupressure, which seems to work for some women.

If you have severe, persistent nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum), see your doctor or nurse-midwife immediately. This uncommon complication of pregnancy can lead to dehydration and malnutrition, sometimes requiring prescribed medication or hospitalization.

What is morning sickness?
Why use home treatment for morning sickness?
How can I manage morning sickness at home?
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Last updated: July 24, 2005



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