6 NAUSEA-EASING TIPS

MIDWIFE HEATHER PIETERSE FROM PRETORIA-BASED MIDWIVES EXCLUSIVE OFFERS HER SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO EASE THE SYMPTOMS OF MORNING SICKNESS

ONE

Eat smaller meals more frequently to help keep blood sugar levels stable.

TWO

Eat a rusk or a slice of toast before starting your day. This will mostly be helpful if your nausea occurs in the mornings only.

THREE Take a Vitamin B6 supplement. FOUR

Stop your usual pregnancy supplements for a few days to see if it makes a difference. Move to another brand if it seems to be the problem.

FIVE

Iron supplements specifically are linked to gastrointestinal side effects. There are supplements available that are less likely to cause these, so ask your pharmacist for recommendations.

SIX

Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet, while reducing your intake of animal products and rich, fatty foods.