| If you're breastfeeding, remember to keep drinking extra fluid | Women who are more prone to nausea in general -- from motion, for instance -- seem to be most likely to suffer, says Sheila Crowe, MD, an associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Virginia's Digestive Health Center of Excellence |
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| Finally, the iron in your vitamin may be constipating, too | If you've had a , it may take longer to get regular too: One of the common side effects of narcotic pain relievers is constipation |
Sometimes sucking on something helps: Try sour candy, ginger candy, or lollipops called Preggie Pops preggiepop.
10| " This condition is marked by severe vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss, and requires medical treatment | "It was the only way I could eat," she says |
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| Over-the-counter antacids such as Tums, Maalox, and Mylanta are all safe during pregnancy | I didn't have during pregnancy -- I had every-waking-moment sickness |
Many obstetricians also suggest vitamin B6 supplements because morning sickness may be caused by a deficiency consult your doctor before taking any.
23| Eat small, low-fat meals -- they empty more quickly from the stomach | For two months, I camped out on the couch nibbling one of the only things I could keep down: plain toaster waffles, which my husband called "Preggos |
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| If you're prone to dilated veins like varicose veins , you're more likely to get hemorrhoids, says Dr | "Spicy, acidic, and greasy foods aggravate some women," says Siobhan Dolan, MD, associate medical director for the March of Dimes |
Chewing gum may improve symptoms because it stimulates acid-neutralizing saliva.