Explanation
Morning sickness is nausea during pregnancy. It usually occurs in the morning. It involves the muscles of the intestinal tract; vomiting center in the hypothalamus gland. Most women experience at least mild morning sickness. Some cases, however, become very discomforting and even severe.
Considerations
The usual signs are mild to severe nausea – with or without vomiting – usually during the first 12 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. Major hormone changes take place to permit normal growth of the fetus during pregnancy. Some hormones cause involuntary muscles to relax, probably slowing movement of food through the GI tract. They may also affect the vomiting center in the brain.
Treatment
DIET: The following may help minimize nausea: 1) Place a small, quick energy snack, such as soda crackers, at your bedside. Eat it before getting up in the morning. 2) Eat a small snack at bedtime and when you get up to go the bathroom during the night. 3) Eat a snack as often as every hour or two during the day. Avoid large meals. Snacks should consist of high- protein foods. Avoid foods that are high in fat and salt and low in nutrition.
InVert
A Chinese herb formula used for over 1800 years for relief of morning sickness. Take 2, 3 times daily.
Vegie Zymes
Concentrated vegetable enzymes to aid digestion & particularly protein breakdown. Take 2, 3 times daily.