DRUG FREE Remedies for seasickness

seasickness affects about 50 to 80% of pregnant women.  No one really knows the exact cause of seasickness but it's probably due to a combination of the changes happening to your body, elevated levels of hormones and/or a more higher sensitivity to odors.

	Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is commonly called seasickness and affects about 50 to 80% of pregnant women.  Even though over 50% of woman suffer from seasickness, nobody knows the exact cause.
	seasickness can happen any time of day.  Some women suffer for short periods of time while others suffer for several weeks.  seasickness usually starts around the 4th to 6th week and ends by the 14th to 16th week, although it can start at week 1 and last for the entire pregnancy.  It is a condition that can hamper a woman's lifestyle.
	Fortunately, there are many treatments to help women deal with morning sickness.  Listed below are a few drug free treatments. Always talk to your healthcare provider before trying any treatments.

	Avoid warm places since heat can increase the nausea feelings.
	Get up slowly after eating to avoid seasickness (don’t shake up your stomach).
	Get out of bed slowly in the morning.

	Eat bland foods like saltine crackers when you feel nauseous.
	Eat dry crackers before getting up in the morning.
	Eat small meals during the day instead of 3 large meals.
	Never eat so you are too full and snack between meals so you are never too hungry.
	Do not skip meals; eat smaller meals during the day to avoid seasickness
	When hungry or craving, only eat a moderate amount of food.
	Try to get someone else to help prepare meals or order out so the odors don’t effect you.
	Open windows when cooking and after eating to clear out the odors.
	Cooking in the microwave usually productes less odor.
	Avoid greasy, fried and spicy foods.
	Avoid rich, fatty foods, these attribute to seasickness
	Avoid foods with smells that bother you.
	Eating something salty before a meal could help.
	Don’t drink while eating, but instead, have you liquid after your meal.
	Try Jell-O, popsicles, chicken broth, ginger ale, decaffeinated or herbal teas, pretzels.
	Try eating more carbohydrates like a plane baked potato, dry toast or white rice.

	Eat cold foods since hot foods smell more.
	Use the ventilation fan in the kitchen to avoid seasickness.
	Burn an herbal candle while cooking to mask the strong odor of food.
	Use an air purifier to reduce strong odors that attribute to seasickness.

	Don’t drink many fluids during your meal. Drink before and after you eat.
	Avoid dehydration; drink small amounts of liquids many times during the day to reduce the chance of morning sickness..
	Drinking non-caffeinated teas like ginger or peppermint can calm nausea.

	Get plenty of rest.  Your body will be more prepared to deal with morning sickness.
	If you can’t sleep well at night, take naps during the day (but not right after eating)
	Try to reduce your stress level.  Stress is a definite contributor to seasickness.

	Acupressure Relief:
	Relief Band
	Bio Band
	Magna Band
	Sea Band
	Herbal Relief:
	Ginger Capsules (Sailor’s Secret)
	On the Move (Herbal Capsules)
	Preggie Pops (Lollipops)