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Not everyone has a difficult first trimester, but when you have problematic morning sickness (is there any other kind?), you have it. Here are a few tips for surviving that discomfort.
-Ginger: everyone says this, but it is worth repeating. Ginger helps. When people think of ginger these days, they think of the pink stuff that comes with sushi. That is actually pickled ginger, and while it is good, it is strong. Fresh, raw ginger from the grocery store produce section doesn’t have as much bite, and can be added to a smoothie or steeped in tea. It’s much more appealing that way.
-Ginger Ale: This stuff is magic. Keep several bottles on hand. It is also really, really, really cheap.
-Mints: I find a certain kind that I like, and buy 4 or 5 tins of them to scatter around the places where I work and live. They are very handy when you want something *NOW*.
-Crackers: Tried but true, some salty (the salty part is important) crackers in small containers by your bed, on your desk, in the kitchen, and in the car are equally handy in situations where you need something immediately.
-Meds: Finally, there are anti-nausea medications out there that work, but I have to warn you that the side effects are almost not worth the relief. For the first few months of severe morning sickness it can be helpful, but after a while the side effects of these meds tend to be more trouble than they are worth. Talk to your doctor about balancing the benefits and drawbacks.
What else? What did you do to keep the morning sickness manageable? Let us know! We want to hear from you!
