During pregnancy, women tend to worry a little more about everything in general, and more so, what is going on in their pregnancy.  Since morning sickness is one of the first symptoms to arise, having no morning sickness can cause you to get nervous.  So what exactly does it mean if you find yourself without any nausea or vomiting?

You may have heard that a lack morning sickness means that your body is not producing enough of the right hormones.  Although research has shown that women who experience morning sickness do have a lower rate of miscarriage, not having morning sickness does not necessarily mean that anything is wrong.  Also the thought that “the sicker you are, the healthier your pregnancy is” is simply not true.

In order to understand why, you’ll need to look at the causes of morning sickness.  Although nobody can say for sure what causes it, it is thought to be brought on by the change in a woman’s hormones when she becomes pregnant, especially the rise in HCG or human chorionic gonadotopin.  This is the hormone that is responsible for giving you a second line on a positive pregnancy test.  The level of morning sickness is thought to be related to a woman’s sensitivity to these hormones and therefore can fluctuate from woman to woman. A women may find herself with no morning sickness, she may have very mild morning sickness or she may be so severely sick that they she has to be hospitalized.

So, a lack of morning sickness does not mean anything definite either way.  It really cannot tell you if your pregnancy is healthy or if something is wrong, it merely means that your body is likely reacting to the new levels of hormones.  Take some time to enjoy your pregnancy, and try not to worry – even if you have no morning sickness.

When searching through remedies for morning sickness, you’ll probably find a few suggestions that are common to all of the lists.  But what do you do if those ideas don’t work?  Here are fourteen more ideas of some things that may bring you relief from the nausea and vomiting that accompany morning sickness.

1. Snack every 1 – 2 hours.  Some simple snacks are apple slices, peanut butter and crackers and granola bars.  Keeping the stomach from getting empty will help tremendously.
2. Drink water.  Although water can sometimes increase the feeling of nausea, becoming dehydrated will make the nausea a million times worse.  Plus it can be dangerous to you and your growing baby.
3. Drink ginger tea.  If you’re having trouble swallowing pills, there are many teas that contain ginger.  If you want an even better option, choose a peppermint/ginger combination.
4. Drink ginger ale. There is something soothing about peppermint, and so sucking on the little candies can really ease the misery.  Also as a tea (with or without the ginger).
5. Pickled or crystallized ginger.  Fresh ginger is hard to eat on its own, so try the pickled or crystallized versions which are much easier to stomach.
6. Eat bland meals.  A great meal for protein is chicken and rice and it tends to be easy on the stomach.  Otherwise, try the BRAT diet which is used for people with the stomach flu – Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast.
7. Essential oils>.  Keep a hankie with a bit of an essential oil on it that is pleasing to your nose.  Lavender is good if you can stomach the smell.
8. Exercise.  I know firsthand that exercise is the last thing on your mind when you aren’t feeling well, but if you can force yourself to go on a 10 minute walk (no matter how slowly you walk or how many times you stop) you should feel much better.
9. Sleep.  There seems to be a correlation between the level of nausea with the lack of sleep.  Besides, you can’t feel badly while you’re asleep.
10. Drink something carbonated.  Once you do that, try to let out a burp.  The bigger the burp the better you should feel since even the smallest amount of trapped air can make you feel terrible.
11. Rub your feet.  There are some pressure points on the feet that help with nausea.  Even if you can’t find them, the relaxation seems to help.

The usual remedies don’t work for everyone, so sometimes you need something a little bit different.  Hopefully these nontypical remedies for morning sickness can help you find relief if the typical suggestions haven’t helped.

While there are no instant morning sickness cures, there are a few things you can do to significantly lessen the symptoms. Taking care with your diet and making use of a few time-tested  natural cures for morning sickness can have you feeling a lot better within days.

What and when you eat

An empty stomach is more prone to nausea, so you’ll want to take steps to make sure there’s always something in your stomach. It starts before you even get out of bed in the morning. When you first wake up, eat a few crackers or digestive biscuits and rest for another half hour or so. Having snacks by the bed also comes in handy if you wake up during the night feeling ill.

Throughout the day, eat small, frequent meals. If you can’t seem to keep much of anything down, try the BRAT diet, short for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast for a day or two. This food combo was originally designed to be gentle on those with gastrointestinal problems. Protein can also help, but if you’re put off by meat, opt for nuts, beans, and legumes instead.  Ginger tea, cabbage, and almonds are also popular morning sickness cures.

Vitamins and supplements

Vitamin B6 supplements have been shown to be highly effective in reducing morning sickness symptoms.  The commonly recommended dosage is 25 mg three times a day, but as with all supplements, check with your doctor before you start.

On the flip side, your supplements may be causing your nausea. Many women find they’re sensitive to the iron in prenatal vitamins. If your vitamins contain more than 30 mg of iron, the RDA for pregnant women, talk with your doctor about switching to one with less.

Anti-nausea medications

Even decades after the Thalidomide tragedy, many women are still understandably wary of taking any medication during pregnancy. While anti-nausea medications are the last resort, in severe cases, they may be the only thing that helps. Anti-nausea medications safe for use during pregnancy include non-prescription Emetrol and as well as several prescription medications.

Remember, too, that even the most commonly effective morning sickness cures don’t work for all women. You may need to experiment a little before you find the foods and natural remedies that work best for you.