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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with morning sickness.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help with morning sickness.

Answered 10/11/2018

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Ignore: Vitamin B6 has been found to be sometimes useful when dealing with morning sickness.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Do eat small amounts often. Don't stop drinking fluids!

Answered 5/31/2014

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Ignore: DON'T immediately take medication. DO snack throughout day. DON'T each rich/fatty foods.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Ignore: Do eat frequent small meals and don't forget to drink plenty of liquids.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Ignore: Ginger helps with morning sickness as do the acupressure bands used for sea sickness.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Christina Han answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Ignore: Small frequent meals, instead of 3 big meals, including something as soon as you wake up.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Eat small meals. saltine crackers. Add fresh ginger to your meals. Use Sea Band on both your arms.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Ignore: Many treatments: eat small frequent meals; try vit B6 25 mg every 8hrs; or prescriptions from ur dr.

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take: Take a sick day and give yourself a break. Your body's working overtime. You deserve it!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Schedule: Schedule a "vacation" during your seventh or eighth week, when morning sickness generally peaks.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Smell: Smell something nice for you, as certain scents will worsen nauseousness.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

When: When you can't open a window or walk away from bad odors, try sniffing fresh scents.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Carry: Carry a bottle of lemon extract or a sprig of fresh rosemary in your bag to counteract bad smells.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be: Be vocal about your feelings to those around you,..It can help alleviate morning sickness misery.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Track: Track Your Nausea, you may find clues to help avoid some triggers.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Identify: Identify your sickness triggers, and then take the appropriate steps to avoid them.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stay: Stay Hydrated! The more dehydrated you become, the more nauseated you'll become.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Temperatures: Temperatures of foods/drinks makes a difference, know your triggers and avoid them.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat what works best for you, and Avoid those that do not!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Keep: Keep a food "stash" of what foods help you, around you at all times.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Control: Control brightness/lights, adjust your computer screen. Brightness may increase symptoms.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wear: Wear your contacts or glasses! Eye strain can worsen nausea.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Distract: Distract yourself, Stay active, get your mind off of the nausea.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Going: Going out? Pack a clean blouse, a toothbrush, toothpaste, bottle of mouthwash to help you freshen up.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Carry: Carry a plastic (Vomit) bag for those dreaded days!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Carry: Carry crackers or pretzels that you can munch when your stomach starts to feel empty or upset.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you're having a hard time keeping anything down, it's time to see the Dr.!

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Acupressure: Acupressure and acupuncture don't pose any risk to your baby, so press and poke away.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try: Try lying down, closing your eyes, taking a few deep breaths, and just getting some rest.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rest!: Rest! Many doctors and moms have said that sleep is a great way to escape morning sickness.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't: Don't take meds without discussing with your Doctor!

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stay: Stay in an upright, seated position until your meal has had time to digest.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

DO: DO drink fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

DON’T: DON’T take a nap right after a meal. This can cause nausea to be worse.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid: Avoid foods or smells that make your nausea worse, and avoid being in warm places.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid: Avoid spicy, greasy foods. Prepare things that are bland and do not have a strong odor.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat cold foods (sandwiches, raw vegetables, or salads when properly prepared [to prevent listeria]).

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat bland foods (chicken soup, broth, plain baked potato).

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Keep: Keep meals small, but eat as frequently as you need.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't: Don't be in a hurry to get out of bed when you wake up. Take your time.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If drinking water is hard, try adding apple cider vinegar and honey.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Check: Check with your doctor before buying any medication during pregnancy.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Do avoid strong odors. Don't let your stomach get completely empty or over full. Do try ginger.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Small frequent meal. Take vitamin B6. Avoid spicy and greasy foods. Limit milk products .

Answered 11/17/2014

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Ignore: Eat something every few hours. Preventing your belly being too full or empty can decrease your nause.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Eat high protein and complex carb snack late at night and high sugar immediately on waking.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Ignore: Hunger and nausea are almost the same thing in pregnancy, and it helps to have frequent small snacks.

Answered 7/31/2016

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Ignore: Have bland snack next to bed to nibble before getting up in the morning.

Answered 2/25/2018

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Ignore: Keep adding clear liquids to avoid dehyration, and consume bland foods in small amounts.

Answered 12/16/2019

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