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Who's the Mama?

Kate Stahl — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:17:34 PST

Which mama is having a tough time finding appealing foods during her pregnancy?

"I'm just eating whatever I can. Whatever I can tolerate," she said. "I think this [pregnancy] there is less I can tolerate."

Morning Sickness Relief: 5 Helpful Products For Mama-to-Be

LilSugar — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:15:41 PDT

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.

Happy Mama Spray ($14): Just spray and inhale! This spray claims to be "virtual bliss in a bottle" as it's made with pure essential oils - including lime and ginger - and flower essences for pregnancy nausea, on-edge new mamas, and even toddler meltdowns.
Mommy's Bliss Morning Sickness Comfort ($14): Drink it down! If nausea is keeping you in bed all day, perhaps it's time to supplement. Check out this natural herbal supplement used to ease the nausea associated with pregnancy - it's available at most major pharmacies in case you need relief now.
Morning Wellness Tea ($13 for 16 tea bags): Tea time! Eating may be the last thing on your mind, but you may able to curb that nausea with a nice cup of tea - blended with ginger root, spearmint, peppermint, chamomile and lemon balm with a twist of orange peel for flavor.
PSI Bands ($16 for 2): A helpful accessory! These aren't just pretty wristbands - they're acupressure bands that provide relief from nausea due to morning sickness and motion sickness too! You can even choose from five designs and patterns to match your outfit or your mood.
Preggie Pops ($4): Have a lolli! A special formulation of essential oils and aromatherapy delivered in the form of a delicious lollipop - these pops are highly recommended among expectant mamas.

LilSugar Readers' Top 10 Morning Sickness Tips

babysugar — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:30:09 PDT

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!

LilSugar Challenge: Tell Us Your Favorite Morning Sickness Remedies

babysugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:00:18 PDT

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:

Homemade ginger ale from a local restaurant.
Sitting with a fan directly in front of my face.
Heavily salted pretzels at all hours of the day.

From homemade concoctions to an iPhone app, tell us, what worked for you?

iPhone App Designed to Curb Morning Sickness

babysugar — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:09 PDT

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?

Pregnant Women Warned About Morning Sickness Remedy

LilSugar — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:56 PST

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.

Four Items to Fend Off Morning Sickness

LilSugar — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PST

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

Did You Take Medicine For Morning Sickness?

babysugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:14 PDT

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.

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When Did You Have Morning Sickness?

LilSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:21 PST

Some pregnant women endure morning sickness during the first few weeks of being with child and others get it only in the third trimester. There are also women who avoid it all together. Sixty-eight percent of lilsugar readers said they had at least some morning sickness while they were expecting. If and when did you?

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Baby Bump: Morning Chicness Bags

LilSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:00:34 PST

From smelling salts to ginger ale, every mama-to-be has her own way of fending off morning sickness, but when you simply can't beat the nausea - grab a bag! And, there is one company that is trying to make even an expectant mama tossing her cookies chic. The compact, disposable and stylishly designed Morning Chicness Bags (pack of 10 for $7.50) are made of a thick paper with a leak-proof polyethylene lining and an attached closure. Pregnant women can keep them in their purse or glove compartment in the event they get woozy and these sacks also come in handy for postpartum mommies dealing with hangovers.