Can morning sickness be treated?
There is no simple treatment for the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Although drugs are best avoided in pregnancy, especially in the early months, there are some which have been used for many years with no apparant danger to the developing baby. In more severe cases they may be necessary. Certain changes to the way food is prepared and eaten may help. These suggestions are worth trying. • Eat frequent small, dry snacks. • Avoid large drinks. Have frequent small drinks between meals. • Reduce fatty, spicy and fried foods. • Don’t spend much time in the kitchen and avoid the smell of food when shopping. • Prepare food at times when you are feeling least nauseous. • Try eating a dry biscuit (or whatever else helps) before you get out of bed in the morning. If you are pregnant and the sickness you feel is too much to ignore, talk to your doctor about it. Your Doctor. Dr Michael Jones, Medical Editor. © Copyright: myDr, UBM Medica Australia, 2000-2011. All rights reserved.
