is it normal or are there some tips which would help such feelings?? where will the baby get nutrition from if i cant eat anything??Thanks a lot!
pregnancy, help!!
pregnancy, help!!
I been pregnant for about 6 weeks, but since last week i feel so bad, i threw up whatever i eat is it normal or are there some tips which would help such feelings?? where will the baby get nutrition from if i cant eat anything??
Thanks a lot!
is it normal or are there some tips which would help such feelings?? where will the baby get nutrition from if i cant eat anything??Thanks a lot!
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Amandine.K
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Hi,
Yup it's kind of normal. Don't worry your baby gets everything he needs. What you're experiencing is morning sickness (why oh why is it called morning sickness when you throw up everything you eat whatever the time!
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As a tip you should try to eat something like ginger bread, or crakers or the hard rye bread BEFORE getting up. Don't drink. It's just to give something to your stomach which is dry. To be honnest it didn't really work for me but that was a tip from my midwife. Avoid heavy food (I would even say milk product if you throw up everything. Throwing up milk turned sour by the stomach acid is not nice/pleasant!).
The good news is that it should go away once ou finish your first trimester (yeah I know another 6 weeks to go!). I was also told that it was psychosomatic. The more you think about it the more you'll be sick.
anyway congrats for your pregnancy. I hope the sickness will stop soon
Yup it's kind of normal. Don't worry your baby gets everything he needs. What you're experiencing is morning sickness (why oh why is it called morning sickness when you throw up everything you eat whatever the time!
)As a tip you should try to eat something like ginger bread, or crakers or the hard rye bread BEFORE getting up. Don't drink. It's just to give something to your stomach which is dry. To be honnest it didn't really work for me but that was a tip from my midwife. Avoid heavy food (I would even say milk product if you throw up everything. Throwing up milk turned sour by the stomach acid is not nice/pleasant!).
The good news is that it should go away once ou finish your first trimester (yeah I know another 6 weeks to go!). I was also told that it was psychosomatic. The more you think about it the more you'll be sick.
anyway congrats for your pregnancy. I hope the sickness will stop soon
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Amandine.K
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one more thing i´d like to know; when i get that discusting feelings that am gonna threw up but nothing comes, is it bad that i push myself to threw up by putting my finger into my mouth? 
sounds stupid i know but it really helps me for a while
cant wait to get to neuvola to ask all the things what i do not have any idea about...
Thanks again!!
sounds stupid i know but it really helps me for a while
cant wait to get to neuvola to ask all the things what i do not have any idea about...
Thanks again!!
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Amandine.K
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It's not very good for your throat as if there's nothing coming it's because your stomach is probably empty. If you force yourself to throw up then it's stomach acid coming and if you throw up very often (like I wasnopa wrote:one more thing i´d like to know; when i get that discusting feelings that am gonna threw up but nothing comes, is it bad that i push myself to threw up by putting my finger into my mouth?
sounds stupid i know but it really helps me for a while
cant wait to get to neuvola to ask all the things what i do not have any idea about...
Thanks again!!
) it can damage your digestive tube. Oh poor you it really sounds like you're having bad sickness!Hi Nopa,
How are you doing these days? I really feel for you and I hope you're feeling better and that this phase of the pregnancy will clear up soon.
I had a particularly severe morning sickness which lasted till week 18 of my pregnancy. I only started feeling a bit better in my third trimester. It was a miserable time for me and I was practically camped out next to the toilet and at times it felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel...
Hopefully these tips below will be useful for you. I was desperate to try anything to alleviate the morning (24/7) sickness! So, it will be a period of trial and error and remember that just as every pregnancy experience is unique, so will be the causes of morning sickness and what work/doesn't work for you.
1. Do take a daily pre-natal supplement to ensure that whatever nutrients that's lacking in your dietary intake is made up in the vitamins. (I took Ladyvita Plus which includes calcium and folic acid throughout my pregnancy).
2. Take small meals throughout the day instead of three big meals. Don't force yourself to eat something if it's only going to cause you to gag. It's better to take something that you're able to keep down even if it's mashed potatoes for the third day running. I lived on rice and chicken for the most part (when I didn't throw up at least!)
3. After meals, lie down a bit for the food to settle.
4. Don't go hungry. Always have some snacks or meals ready so that you won't have long stretches without food and the stomach acids run riot on an empty stomach.
5. If you notice that the m/s is from excess acid in the tummy, avoid citrus fruits/juice for the time-being. I couldn't take oranges/juice the entire pregnancy. While some women swear that sucking on lemons and mangoes did the trick for them!
6. M/S is largely due to the hormones wreaking havoc - acids, heightened sense of smell etc. I used to love the smell of rice cooking but it made me feel sick during that time. Remove perfumes, avoid cooking garlic, onions etc until you feel better.
7. Try to take short walks out in the nature daily. Even 15 mins daily works wonders and the fresh air and getting out of the house is good.
8. It's important to get the support of your spouse during this time. Nothing makes you feel better than to have a sympathetic, encouraging and helpful hubby around while you're feeling green and listless. Get him to prepare meals or buy back meals if you're not able to cook during this time.
9. Just remembered! Crackers didn't do squat for me - but a friend sent me a box of baby Rusks (teething biscuit for babies) and somehow that eased up the nausea considerably.
I read that morning sickness is a good sign of a thriving pregnancy!
It's the body's way of eliminating toxins which might be harmful for the baby. Do not take any anti-vomitting medication unless absolutely necessary or recommended by doctor.
And finally, don't worry that the baby is not getting enough nutrients during this time. The little one will absorb what it needs from you and when you have passed this stage of morning sickness, then try to make up for it by eating healthy the rest of the pregnancy.
Soldier on, know that it will be better and before you know it, the little one will be in your arms and this part of the pregnancy will be a distant, faded memory...
HUGS and take care.
How are you doing these days? I really feel for you and I hope you're feeling better and that this phase of the pregnancy will clear up soon.
I had a particularly severe morning sickness which lasted till week 18 of my pregnancy. I only started feeling a bit better in my third trimester. It was a miserable time for me and I was practically camped out next to the toilet and at times it felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel...
Hopefully these tips below will be useful for you. I was desperate to try anything to alleviate the morning (24/7) sickness! So, it will be a period of trial and error and remember that just as every pregnancy experience is unique, so will be the causes of morning sickness and what work/doesn't work for you.
1. Do take a daily pre-natal supplement to ensure that whatever nutrients that's lacking in your dietary intake is made up in the vitamins. (I took Ladyvita Plus which includes calcium and folic acid throughout my pregnancy).
2. Take small meals throughout the day instead of three big meals. Don't force yourself to eat something if it's only going to cause you to gag. It's better to take something that you're able to keep down even if it's mashed potatoes for the third day running. I lived on rice and chicken for the most part (when I didn't throw up at least!)
3. After meals, lie down a bit for the food to settle.
4. Don't go hungry. Always have some snacks or meals ready so that you won't have long stretches without food and the stomach acids run riot on an empty stomach.
5. If you notice that the m/s is from excess acid in the tummy, avoid citrus fruits/juice for the time-being. I couldn't take oranges/juice the entire pregnancy. While some women swear that sucking on lemons and mangoes did the trick for them!
6. M/S is largely due to the hormones wreaking havoc - acids, heightened sense of smell etc. I used to love the smell of rice cooking but it made me feel sick during that time. Remove perfumes, avoid cooking garlic, onions etc until you feel better.
7. Try to take short walks out in the nature daily. Even 15 mins daily works wonders and the fresh air and getting out of the house is good.
8. It's important to get the support of your spouse during this time. Nothing makes you feel better than to have a sympathetic, encouraging and helpful hubby around while you're feeling green and listless. Get him to prepare meals or buy back meals if you're not able to cook during this time.
9. Just remembered! Crackers didn't do squat for me - but a friend sent me a box of baby Rusks (teething biscuit for babies) and somehow that eased up the nausea considerably.
I read that morning sickness is a good sign of a thriving pregnancy!
It's the body's way of eliminating toxins which might be harmful for the baby. Do not take any anti-vomitting medication unless absolutely necessary or recommended by doctor.And finally, don't worry that the baby is not getting enough nutrients during this time. The little one will absorb what it needs from you and when you have passed this stage of morning sickness, then try to make up for it by eating healthy the rest of the pregnancy.
Soldier on, know that it will be better and before you know it, the little one will be in your arms and this part of the pregnancy will be a distant, faded memory...
HUGS and take care.
Thank u all for ur advices!!
but please i want to know, is my case so bad since i havent been eating good for the past few days,or is it normal? like i havent eaten any meat, fish or chicken. just small things like bread and cheese in the morning,then an apple, then if i can something else but very small. i dont feel AT ALL like eating though i feel hungry all the time. i called my doctor and she said if its so bad i should go hospital,but i didnt get her what so bad means. has any of u experienced the same? am trying to drink enough water, am also taking MULTI-TABS for pregnancy.
Thanks again!!!
but please i want to know, is my case so bad since i havent been eating good for the past few days,or is it normal? like i havent eaten any meat, fish or chicken. just small things like bread and cheese in the morning,then an apple, then if i can something else but very small. i dont feel AT ALL like eating though i feel hungry all the time. i called my doctor and she said if its so bad i should go hospital,but i didnt get her what so bad means. has any of u experienced the same? am trying to drink enough water, am also taking MULTI-TABS for pregnancy.
Thanks again!!!