Morning Sickness is a symptom of nausea and vomiting experienced by many pregnant women. These symptoms usually occur in the morning in the early trimester of pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting in the early trimester of pregnancy are often caused by hormonal changes, increased blood flow to the uterus, and sensitivity to smells and tastes.
Ways to overcome nausea and vomiting with lifestyle changes are: eating regularly (it is better to eat small portions but often, avoid fatty and spicy foods), getting enough rest (try to get enough sleep and avoid excessive stress), and acupressure techniques (use a bracelet acupressure or gentle massage at certain points on your wrist).
How to deal with nausea and vomiting with breathing and relaxation techniques, namely: deep breathing (do deep and slow breathing to calm your body), positive visualization (imagine yourself relaxing in a calm and beautiful place to relieve stress), and yoga or meditation (try yoga or meditation techniques that can help calm your mind and body).
Symptoms of nausea and vomiting when you wake up in the morning can be prevented by getting out of bed slowly to give your body time to adapt, breakfast such as toast or oatmeal can help reduce nausea, and drinking herbal tea such as ginger or turmeric tea, peppermint or chamomile can help. helps relieve nausea.
Morning sickness can also be prevented through proper food intake. Recommended foods are foods high in fiber such as fruit and vegetables, whole wheat bread cereals and brown rice, as well as snacks such as whole wheat biscuits and vegetable chips. Foods that should be avoided are fatty and oily foods, spicy and strong-flavored foods, and foods with high caffeine content.
In order to improve comfort and quality of life during the early trimester of pregnancy, you can apply the following three things: choose clothes that are not too tight to reduce pressure on the stomach, avoid strong food or drink odors that can trigger nausea, and consult your ob-gyn doctor to get specific advice.