Morning sickness remedies are first and foremost on any woman’s mind when the dreaded sickness strikes.  Any nausea or vomiting constitutes morning sickness, so don’t suffer just because you don’t think you “really” have it.  Instead, find some ways to relieve the misery.

One of the first things your doctor may recommend is to eat smaller meals.  This will help keep your stomach from feeling uncomfortable, from feeling too full.  It will also take some pressure off of a slowing digestive system.  However, when you eat smaller meals, you are going to find yourself hungry more often.  So, instead of eating three meals a day, eat about six small meals a day.  Make sure to include plenty of protein which is found in animal products and nuts.

On the same note, you will need to eat something before you get out of bed in the morning.  Saltine crackers tend to work best for this purpose since they are bland.  Also, rise slowly and take your time when getting out of bed.

While you’re making sure that you’re eating enough, there are some things to avoid eating that may help too.  Avoid greasy, spicy and fried foods which can cause heartburn.  Heartburn on top of morning sickness is absolute misery.  Another tip is to avoid drinking any liquids while you eat.  Air trapped in the stomach will increase the nausea and may cause you to vomit.  Make sure to drink small amounts throughout the day though to avoid dehydration.

The sense of taste and smell tend to be heightened during pregnancy, so avoid tastes and smells that you have an aversion to.  Typically this will involve strong odors and so cooking may become difficult.  You can try turning on the fan over the stove to dissipate some of the smell or opening a window. Better still, get your partner to cook!

These are some simple changes you can make to your eating habits that can alleviate the symptoms.  If making these changes don’t help, there are other steps you can take, including medication prescribed by your doctor as well as natural morning sickness remedies.