Many women will suffer from morning sickness in the first trimester of their pregnancy. For the unlucky ones, it may even last up to 12 weeks.  Since some women can be affected more than others with different levels of symptoms, it is difficult to suggest one miracle cure for all of morning sickness. However, there are many tips that you can keep in a list at the side of your bed in case are one of the ones that are hit hard by it and need some relief.

• Blood sugar level
  There is a theory that your morning sickness occurs when you wake up because that is the time when your blood sugar level is at it’s lowest.
  It might be a good idea to eat a high protein snack right before bed and then grab a little bite of something each time you wake to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It just might be enough to make a difference!
  You might also want to try eating something light before even getting out of bed and then getting out of bed slowly.
• Is water making things worse?
  Some women complain that drinking water actually makes things worse when suffering from morning sickness. It’s extremely important to stay well-hydrated during pregnancy, but there are a couple alternatives that might do the trick:
  Try to have fruit smoothies made with crushed ice.  You can also try carbonated water that has small amounts of fruit flavoring. Some women have even claimed that drinking ICE COLD water with lemon makes a difference. Then, there’s always tea, but drink decaf.  It doesn’t hurt to try them all, and all the while, you’re staying hydrated.
• Smelly situations
  Your nose is on high alert in the early stages of pregnancy. All smells, including the bad ones, are unfortunately heightened to an alarming degree. Avoiding nasty smells that are causing nausea is sometimes all that’s needed to stop that regular morning sickness. Sometimes just the kitchen trash, or even morning breath can be enough to trigger it.

Morning sickness is one of the first tell-tale signs of pregnancy. It can occur as early as two weeks after conception and is usually one of the first symptoms that clues women in the thought that they might be pregnant. The name is slightly misleading though, as morning sickness can occur at any time during the day. It is common for many women to feel ill at night, in the middle of the afternoon, or before/after meals, on a reoccuring basis throughout their first trimester.

Most pregnant women experience morning sickness, although the degree to which it is felt differs from person to person. There are the lucky few that report no morning sickness at all, and the unlucky who experience morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy. For most, however, morning sickness generally lasts between two to six weeks during the first trimester.

Morning sickness can range from mild to overwhelming. Vomiting often occurs, which causes many women in their first trimester to actually lose, rather than gain, weight. Doctors generally agree that morning sickness is caused by altered hormone levels caused by the pregnancy. This combined with a heightened sense of smell and taste can cause many women to experience nausea in reaction to certain foods and aromas. However, once these hormone levels even out during the second trimester, the symptoms usually go away.

Preventing morning sickness is not easy, as it is a naturally occurring part of pregnancy. But its effect can be lessened by keeping well hydrated and getting adequate rest. It’s important to prevent an empty stomach by frequently snacking on mild, filling foods such as saltine crackers. An empty stomach can leave you even more vulnerable to nausea and vomiting.

Some common cures for morning sickness include cayenne pepper and organic apple cider vinegar. It sounds strange, but both of these substances can help to quell an uneasy stomach. If you feel like you can’t keep anything down, drinking ginger ale and eating soup made from chicken broth are usually effective.

As you suffer through morning sickness, just keep in mind that these symptoms are only temporary. Once your baby is born, you will be so consumed with joy that you will forget about these unpleasant pregnancy side effects.