While we know that the many features of morning sickness may present differently in many women it's easy to tell which ones are and aren't indicitive of pregnancy. A sensitivity to food is a common symptom, such as a sick feeling or vomiting at the sight, sound or smell of certian foods. Besides this, you will find that there are plenty of other symptoms that you might notice. Keep reading for interesting facts and ideas on alleviating the stress of morning sickness.
Most women who experience morning sickness symptoms report having a much more sensitive sense of smell. This makes things more difficult to handle especially those foul smells that upset the stomach. Whereas before, you may have made a face if the garbage hadn't been taken out, now you may actually throw up from the smell. There isn't alot you can do other than avoiding those smells that you are most sensitive to. Candles and essential oil therapy can help sometimes. Try using peppermint oil, candy or other source for settling your stomach, soothing your nose, and easing your symptoms of morning sickness.
Another common symptom of morning sickness is muscle cramps, often in the back. Sever pain during your pregnancy should be communicated to your doctor, to determine possible ways to alleviate the pain.
Headaches are common symptoms of morning sickness. Many times you will find that along with a headache you will have the symptoms of nausea and discomfort. One challenge women face when pregnant is knowing what medications are safe to take. Birth defects and other problems have been linked to both aspirin and ibuprofen, so the current belief is that they should be avoided. Many believe that Tylenol containing acetaminophen is considered safe.
One morning sickness symptom that isn't very common but is usually disturbing is pica--the urge to eat non-food things. Pregnancy commonly causes increased appetites as
Another common symptom of morning sickness is muscle cramps, often in the back. Sever pain during your pregnancy should be communicated to your doctor, to determine possible ways to alleviate the pain.
Headaches are common symptoms of morning sickness. Many times you will find that along with a headache you will have the symptoms of nausea and discomfort. One challenge women face when pregnant is knowing what medications are safe to take. Birth defects and other problems have been linked to both aspirin and ibuprofen, so the current belief is that they should be avoided. Many believe that Tylenol containing acetaminophen is considered safe.
One morning sickness symptom that isn't very common but is usually disturbing is pica--the urge to eat non-food things. Pregnancy commonly causes increased appetites as
Headaches are common symptoms of morning sickness. Many times you will find that along with a headache you will have the symptoms of nausea and discomfort. One challenge women face when pregnant is knowing what medications are safe to take. Birth defects and other problems have been linked to both aspirin and ibuprofen, so the current belief is that they should be avoided. Many believe that Tylenol containing acetaminophen is considered safe.
One morning sickness symptom that isn't very common but is usually disturbing is pica--the urge to eat non-food things. Pregnancy commonly causes increased appetites as well as cravings and odd food aversions. In some cases, however, there are cravings to eat inedible substances. This can be almost anything, from dirt to paper to pencils. There are some theories about this and one of them includes the idea that the body is trying to make up for a deficiency in its nutrition. If you have this, talk to your doctor and resist the urge to eat strange items, as this could be dangerous, especially when you're pregnant. Pica is not a regular morning sickness symptom but it can happen so don't be freaked out if it happens to you--just get help for it. Your morning sickness symptoms should start to fade away by the fourth month of pregnancy. Yet it can seem like a very long time if you are walking around feeling sick much of the day. You may find some relief in herbal remedies but a simple diet change and lots of rest is all it takes. You may not realize it but these symptoms are felt by most women and of course they are not fun.
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One morning sickness symptom that isn't very common but is usually disturbing is pica--the urge to eat non-food things. Pregnancy commonly causes increased appetites as well as cravings and odd food aversions. In some cases, however, there are cravings to eat inedible substances. This can be almost anything, from dirt to paper to pencils. There are some theories about this and one of them includes the idea that the body is trying to make up for a deficiency in its nutrition. If you have this, talk to your doctor and resist the urge to eat strange items, as this could be dangerous, especially when you're pregnant. Pica is not a regular morning sickness symptom but it can happen so don't be freaked out if it happens to you--just get help for it. Your morning sickness symptoms should start to fade away by the fourth month of pregnancy. Yet it can seem like a very long time if you are walking around feeling sick much of the day. You may find some relief in herbal remedies but a simple diet change and lots of rest is all it takes. You may not realize it but these symptoms are felt by most women and of course they are not fun.
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On Holistic Home Fitness we look at a range of alternative therapies and a more holistic, full body approach to fitness, health and diet.