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Nutrition for Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
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Nausea and
vomiting
symptoms are extremely common during the 1st three months of
pregnancy due to changing hormones. Following are some
suggestions to help with these symptoms. |
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1. Symptoms seemed more
pronounced when the stomach is empty. Eating frequently (every
1 ˝ - 2 hours) in small amounts will keep the nausea to a minimum. |
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2. Separate liquids from
solid foods – if you drink something, don’t eat for at least 30
minutes. |
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3. Carbohydrates and
starches are the most popular foods. |
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4. High fat, spicy, or
gaseous foods are not tolerated well. |
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5. Citrus fruits and drinks
usually have too much acid. |
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6. Vitamins are important.
If you can tolerate prenatal vitamins, they should be taken daily
with solid foods. |
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7. Folic acid (0.4-1mg
average) is recommended daily. This is available in the prenatal
vitamins or may be taken separately. |
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8. Centrum or two
children’s chewable vitamins may be taken daily if other vitamins
cannot be tolerated. |
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9. Vitamin B-6, 50-100mg
twice daily or vitamin B-6, 25mg four times every day can decrease
nausea (must take 2 times every day). |
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10. Motion sickness or sea
sick bands can be purchased at drug stores and dive
shops. |
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11. Keep some type of dry
food next to your bed if you get up during the night or when you
wake up in the morning. |
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12. Try eating lemon drops,
mints, and foods and drinks containing ginger (i.e. ginger ale,
ginger snaps). |
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Some women require prescription medication or hospitalization if
symptoms are severe. Please feel free to call if vomiting is
excessive. |
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SOME
POPULAR FOOD AND DRINK IDEAS |
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Saltine Crackers
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Milk Shakes
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Melba Toast/Graham
Crackers
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Grape Juice
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Bagels – Plain or
with Cream Cheese
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Papaya Juice
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Toast/Cheese Toast
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Apricot Juice
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Peanut Butter
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Apple Juice
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Peeled
Apples/Apple Sauce/Watermelon
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Gatorade
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Oatmeal/Grits
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Lemonade
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Dry Cereals –
Cheerios/Rice Chex
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Ginger Tea
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Rice/Noodles/Baked
or Boiled Potatoes
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Hi-C Punch
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Oodles of Noodles
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Ginger Ale
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Macaroni and
Cheese
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7-Up
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Scrambled Eggs
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Sprite
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Sherbert/Ice Pops
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Coke
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Pretzels/Pop Corn
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Ginger Snaps
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Tuna/Chicken –
Baked or Grilled
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