Mar 12, 2015
As I was perusing my FB page this morning a mention was made of morning sickness, which can last all day and all pregnancy for some. When it is particularly bad, nothing stays down and IV fluids are required. Then it is call HG or Hyperemesis Gravidarum. There are many tips for treating it, ginger ale, crackers - before you even get out of bed and throughout the day, eat small meals, BioBands, acupuncture and the list goes on. Rarely does a food work because it can't stay down. Medications are needed and frequent trips to get IV fluids.
Today I heard about watermelon being wonderful for nausea. Despite the fact that it is 92% water it is also loaded with good nutrition in the form of lycopene (more than tomatoes!), it is high in Vit C, A, B6, potassium and magnesium. Watermelon can be crushed and made into frozen pops, too! Perhaps once some meds are in place, watermelon would be a good food to try.
Here are a couple of sites to read further
https://woolworthsbabyandtoddlerclub.com.au/pregnancy/pregnancy-health-and-nutrition/why-you-should-eat-watermelon-during-pregnancy/
And don't forget to carry a nausea kit: In case you're seized by a bout of nausea in an unexpected place, keep an emergency kit handy: plastic bags, wet wipes, napkins, water for rinsing your mouth, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and breath mints. And remember: This too shall pass.
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