Morning sickness is, unfortunately, a problem that affects 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women. It is hard to celebrate and appreciate the joy of pregnancy when you are experiencing nausea and vomiting on a regular basis. Morning sickness relief can be achieved in a variety of ways, and your doctor is the first place to start when you need help with the discomfort and unpleasantness associated with this side effect of pregnancy.

There are some pregnant women who never experience morning sickness. Some women experience no morning sickness in one pregnancy, and yet they are affected by it in a separate one. Regardless of when or in how many pregnancies you are plagued by this problem, it does not change the fact that it is absolutely no fun at all.

Good health is something every women should focus on not only during pregnancy, but before she becomes pregnant as well. Your body needs to be in the best possible condition. During the pregnancy, every women should eat healthy foods, avoid certain medications, take prenatal vitamins as prescribed by their doctor, and maintain overall good health. That can be very hard to achieve when you experience regular morning sickness.

The term itself indicates that the condition occurs in the morning, but it actually can occur at any time of the day or night. A pregnancy diary is a great way to keep track of your daily routine and can be very useful for your caregiver. Make general notes about how you feel each particular day, any foods that cause nausea, any particular odors that made you feel queasy, etc.

There are some over the counter medications and herbal remedies for the relief of morning sickness. You should check with your physician before taking any medications of any kind during your pregnancy. If your doctor does prescribe ANY medications, do not be afraid to ask questions and do research on all specific medications. This includes medications during pregnancy, during childbirth, and after pregnancy when breastfeeding.

During pregnancy, you are not only caring for yourself but for your unborn baby as well. If you are breastfeeding, it is equally important to be very selective about what you eat and medications you take. More and more women are educating themselves with natural childbirth methods. They are becoming more able to make informed decisions about their own care and that of their baby's during pregnancy and childbirth.

Here are a few "natural" remedies you can try for relieving nausea during pregnancy:

1. Get plenty of rest. Insufficient rest during pregnancy is related to the occurrence of morning sickness.

2. Do not skip meals. You are eating for two now. Pregnancy is not a time to be on a "diet." You can diet AFTER the baby is born.

3. If you just aren't up to a full meal, try eating bland things such as soda crackers, servings of fruit, melba toast rounds. Avoid seasoned or spiced crackers or toast.

4. Respond to your food cravings. During your pregnancy, they are usually a sign of something your body needs. Be sensible, but eat when your body tells you to eat.

5. Many women find that cold foods cause less nausea and queasiness that hot foods right from the oven.

6. Do not take prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach; always take them after a meal.

7. Most women find that 5 or 6 small meals per day makes them feel much better than 3 larger sized ones.

8. If there are certain foods that make you sick at the very thought of them, avoid them. Many pregnant women have an aversion to very specific food items and their smells such as bananas, tomatoes, or coconut for example. Most always, the distaste for the particular item disappears after the baby is born. If it makes you sick, stay away from it.

9. Drink plenty of fluids, and the right ones. This is not a time to indulge in caffeine and sugary soda pop. Drink water with lemon or orange slices; drink natural juice without added sugar; sip on decaffeinated unsweetened iced tea flavored with lemon. Hydrating your body regularly will help prevent nausea.

Again, medications during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can have a great impact on the health of you and your baby. Take good care of yourself. By staying healthy, you can avoid illnesses that could require treatment with medications. Be mindful of public places; use hand sanitizer; avoid sneezing coughing people.

If someone is sick or ill and you choose to avoid them when you are pregnant, they should understand and not be insulted. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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