13 ways to ease morning sickness: photos

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  Eat little and often

  Having an empty stomach can make sickness worse. Eating little and often can help to keep your sugar levels on an even keel. Keep bland snacks handy for nibbling throughout the day.
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  Eat protein-rich foods

  You may find simple, high-protein foods such as nuts, cold meats, and eggs are easier for you to tolerate.
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  Get vitamin B6 into your diet

  If you're low in vitamin B6 you may be more prone to nausea. Pork, chicken, fish, wholegrain cereals, soya beans, peanuts, milk, and potatoes, all contain vitamin B6.
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  Cold meals can be better than hot ones

  Cooking smells may bring on feelings of nausea. You may prefer to stick to cold meals until your morning sickness passes.
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  Breakfast in bed

  Getting straight out of bed on an empty stomach can result in you rushing to the bathroom! Have a snack, such as dry toast, or a cracker, in bed and nibble it slowly before getting up.
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  Track your nausea

  Tracking when your morning sickness peaks, and when you feel better, can help you to find times in the day when it's best to eat and drink.
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  Drink between meals

  Drink little and often during the day to stay hydrated. If you're finding it hard to keep fluids down, drink between meals rather than with meals. Try not to gulp your drink in case it makes you sick.
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  Get plenty of rest

  Stress and tiredness can make pregnancy sickness worse. Make sure to get plenty of rest and relaxation when you can.
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  Sniff lemons!

  The smell of a cut lemon may help to ease your nausea. You can also add lemon slices to iced tea or sparkling water and take sips when you can.
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  Settle your stomach with ginger tea

  Ginger may settle your stomach. You can make tea using the peeled grated root or with a ginger teabag. Alternatively, sip ginger ale, or nibble stem ginger. Ginger supplements are unlicensed in the UK, so check with your pharmacist before you use them.
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  Check your supplements

  Having extra iron can make nausea worse, so check the list of ingredients on any multivitamins you're taking. The only vitamins doctors and midwives recommend are folic acid for the first trimester and vitamin D throughout pregnancy.
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  Try a complementary therapy

  Acupressure may help you to cope with sickness. Aromatherapy using lemon oil may ease mild nausea too. There's isn't strong evidence to support these therapies, but you may decide they're worth a try. Make sure you go to a qualified therapist, experienced in treating pregnant women.
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  Talk to friends who understand

  Sometimes it helps just to share how you're feeling with close friends or family who can offer their sympathy and support.
  
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