Good new for pregnant moms! If you're experiencing bad morning sickness, a new form of relief will soon be available in the US.
As the Huffington Post reports, the FDA has recently approved the drug Diclegis, which contains vitamin B6 and the over-the-counter antihistamine doxylamine.
If you're in your first trimester (or second, or third), and morning sickness has you feeling less than enthusiastic about pregnancy, we just may have the cure for what's ailing you. Most mamas-to-be agree that calling it "morning sickness" is a misnomer, as the reality is an ongoing, all-day feeling of nausea and queasiness. With that in mind, check out these six kitchen solutions for eating and drinking your way to better days ahead.
"I'm just eating whatever I can. Whatever I can tolerate," she said. "I think this [pregnancy] there is less I can tolerate."
Feeling a bit queasy? Many expectant mamas experience agonizing morning sickness during pregnancy — and those who escaped it the first time may not be so lucky the second time around. If you've been praying to the porcelain god day in and day out, these five helpful products may be able to provide you with some much-needed relief.
Morning sickness? Tell that to the clock! For many expectant mamas the body and the sun aren't in sync, and the nausea can last all day. Remedies like saltines and ginger ale have stood the test of time, but moms-to-be often have their own arsenal of goods to keep the sickness at bay. We asked our LilSugar readers for their favorite antidote to one of pregnancy's more uncomfortable side effects. See what tips they offered up!
A purse overflowing with saltines, wrists sporting antisickness bands, and a desk drawer filled with ginger drops are sure signs of a woman battling morning sickness. While some expectant mamas, like Celine Dion, welcome the daily (or hourly) reminders of their pregnancy, many will try just about anything to keep the mad dashes to the restroom at bay. My top three remedies included:
From homemade concoctions to an iPhone app, tell us, what worked for you?
Got morning sickness? There's an app for that! A British company claims their iPhone application can significantly reduce the nausea that is often associated with early pregnancy. Nevasic ($1) helps stabilize inner ear balance receptors by working specially engineered audio pulses into music. According to a small study conducted by the British National Health Service, nine out of 10 women saw the symptoms decline after listening to the tunes. Morning sickness sufferers are often willing to try anything to fend off daily bouts of nausea and vomiting. What do you think of this invention?
There's nothing like a little morning sickness to serve as a constant reminder that you are pregnant. While there are numerous remedies on the market to curtail the effects of pregnancy-related nausea, 43 percent of LilSugar readers suffered enough to seek out medication.
A new warning from the New York City health department may have many expectant mamas searching the labels of their anti-sickness medications. Calabash chalk, an African remedy often found in shops, has been declared unsafe for expectant mamas and their unborn children. The chalk, which comes in pellet and clay forms, is often found unlabeled.
Morning sickness can last for a few minutes or an entire pregnancy. Mamas-to-be may experience waves of nausea or hours of vomiting. And, most ladies who spend their mornings (afternoons and evenings) bowing to the porcelain god are eager to find items that ward off the illness. Try these four supposed remedies that women swear by.
 Oh Mama Ginger Ale |
 Preggy Pops |
 Sniff Box |
 PSI Bands |
Praying to the porcelain god is a rite of passage for many pregnant women. For those mums-to-be that can't get a break from morning sickness, there are medicinal options available. Many ailing ladies opt not to take such medication for fear of affecting the baby. Researchers conducted a study and found the drug Metoclopramide, also known as Reglan, to be a "safe medication." One of the researchers, Dr. Rafael Gorodischer, claimed:
We studied exposure in the first trimester because that is the most critical period for the development of the fetus, when most malformations would be caused by an external cause. . . . We can now say with a high degree of confidence that it’s a safe medication.
