First Trimester

I know that every pregnancy is different and some preggies suffer their entire pregnancy while others find it smooth sailing. I have had bouts of nausea that still plague me today when I am taking out the trash or driving by mushroom corner. I hope these suggestions are able to help new preggies soothe some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

 

Ginger Ale and Lays potato chips were my saving grace when I couldn't get up off the couch to save my life. In the beginning I was trying to drink ginger ale in big gulps and it wasn't helping me so I started sipping it just a little at a time and it really took the edge off my nausea.

Think of morning sickness as a serious hangover and how you would normally treat that hangover is what usually works. I bought whole grain crackers before I found out I was preggies to start my health kick so I can't vouch for actual saltines but I am sure they would have been a help as well. The whole grain did work out fine for not having much salt on them.

Okay, so maybe a lemon is a little out there but the scent of lemon or lavender is something some women swear by. I, on the other hand, like to eat lemons with salt and it helped me so much when I could not stomach a single thing.

Preggie Pops can be found at Babies 'R Us which is where I purchases mine but you can also find them online. When I felt a bout of nausea coming on I would pop one of these in my mouth and it would go away almost immediately. While it may not work for everyone it did work for me and all you need is one package. I still have plenty left.

I cannot express how necessary it is to have TUMS! It is ridiculous how much your body changes when you become pregnant and that includes a new or worse case of indigestion and heartburn. I suffer from indigestion after eating EVERYTHING!!! I literally carry several mini packages of TUMS in my purse because it can happen anytime of the day.

I had a headache for two weeks straight during my 7th through 9th weeks of pregnancy and I am pretty sure it had everything to do with the fact that my hormones were raging. I started a regimen of using my humidifier every night as well as rinsing out my nose with NeilMed. My headache was gone the next day and I haven't had a problem since. Also, stuffy/dry noses are common toward the end of the first trimester so it doesn't hurt to have one.

What worked for you when you were suffering from common pregnancy symptoms?