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Morning sickness – the one thing all expecting moms dread. About 70% of pregnant women will experience morning sickness to some degree – whether that’s just feeling queasy or actually vomiting. It’s no fun, and finding cures for morning sickness can take trial and error — something you don’t have time for in the moment of getting sick. But expecting moms don’t need to suffer. There are plenty of tried and true ways to help lessen the intensity of your morning sickness and help give you some much-needed relief.

Morning sickness can make you feel trapped. You don’t want to move in case that makes you feel worse. You don’t want to drive in case it happens while you’re behind the wheel. You don’t want to go out to eat in case the restaurant has smells that don’t agree with you (this can include fun parties as well!). You don’t want to go to work because it’s too embarrassing to constantly get sick in front of coworkers or clients.

All expecting moms have been there – at least 70% of us! There are simple cures for morning sickness to help make pregnancy remain the magical and exciting experience it should be!

10 CURES FOR MORNING SICKNESS

1. PREGGIE POPS

I had no idea these existed. My husband actually discovered these after watching me begin to suffer from morning sickness for a few weeks. Of course, I researched these Preggie Pops to find out what’s in them and why they were actually helping me. What I discovered was the sour taste helps diminish the morning sickness and queasy feeling that can linger. So, in addition to the Preggie Pops, I spent my mornings driving into work eating my favorite sour gummy candy.

2. HAVE BREAKFAST IN BED

This can be a tough one because it’s SO hard to eat when you are feeling sick. But this really does wonders! It can be difficult to push through nausea and eat, but keeping something simple like a box of saltine crackers by your bedside can truly help! You never want your stomach to be empty at this time, it can only worsen the morning sickness. Getting up and out of bed can trigger your morning sickness to begin. Before it has a chance to begin, try to eat a few crackers while still in bed. Your stomach will thank you!

3. ICE AND STAY HYDRATED

Before I was pregnant I preferred semi-cold (basically room temperature water). But now, I need it cold– and I mean ice cold. Simply eating ice can be so refreshing and can help you stay hydrated especially if you are struggling to drink enough water due to sickness. Before going to bed I always made up a bottle of water with plenty of ice cubes. I prefer this bottle brand here because it is super affordable (especially compared to its competitors!)  and keeps the water so cold (and LOTS of colors to choose from). The cubes would still be present in the morning after a 7-8 hour sleep.

4. PRENATAL VITAMIN

When my husband and I decided we wanted to try to get pregnant, I immediately started taking prenatal vitamins. I was taking the capsule once every morning, which was fine until month two of pregnancy kicked in. I quickly learned that the prenatal vitamin contributed to my morning sickness. Avoid this mistake and take your prenatal at night – preferably with food.

5. TEA

I love warm tea, and something about it did wonders for my upset stomach. Especially peppermint tea. Peppermint is known to soothe stomach muscles and irritation, so it’s really a no-brainer why it helped me feel so much better. Plus if you are trying to cut out or lessen your caffeine intake, this can be a great replacement for your hot morning cup of coffee. I know, it’s not the same. At all. But we already have to make sacrifices to benefit our little ones!

6. FIND FOODS THAT WORK FOR YOU

As mentioned before, it is always best not to let your stomach get empty, which is a seriously daunting task when you feel awful all the time. It’s important to find foods that work best for you and your stomach. For me, that included: saltines, toast, and dry cereal. Basically really bland items – but hey, it worked! Try snacking on these throughout the day and especially in the morning to help ward off the sickness (remember, leave something besides your bed). Try eating smaller meals and eating more often. Sometimes I would finally feel great around dinner time and eat a big meal… only to regret it later when my stomach was in total shock and very unhappy with me. Stick with small meals!

7. LIE DOWN

This seems like a no-brainer: if you are feeling sick laydown! Now, depending on your schedule this may be much easier said than done. But if it can be done, do it! Your body will thank you. Contingent on your job, this may include taking a sick day here or there. I know I needed to do this a few times.

8. SNIFFING ESSENTIAL OILS

Lemon, Peppermint, and Orange are known to help relieve the feeling of morning sickness. I used to carry a bottle of essential oil in my purse for quick and easy access at any time, no matter where I was. It always helped provide temporary relief at that moment. I use this set here, which includes all three scents.

9. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP:

My first three months of pregnancy I thought something was seriously wrong with me. I slept nonstop. I would go to work, come home, and go to sleep. Wake up and repeat and repeat. It wasn’t until I reached out to other moms that I found out this was totally normal and really healthy! I always noticed the nights I had gotten the least amount of sleep I would ALWAYS get sick in the morning. Get your sleep, Mamas!

10. DRINK LEMONADE

It is super important to stay hydrated while pregnant, and staying hydrated helps with morning sickness – win-win! But, it can be super hard to even drink water when you want to get sick nonstop. But drinking/eating lemon can be super helpful to relieve symptoms. Lemonade can help hydrate you and eliminate the nauseous feelings. Plus, it was always a great excuse to go to Chick-fil-A and get an order of fries, too! If drinking lemonade is too difficult, try eating lemon Italian Ice — this helped me just as much!

Morning sickness is no fun. But for most, it is a temporary discomfort that dissipates once you are in the second trimester. For me, it began to disappear for good at week 20. I was really thankful for any advice I was given during those painful 20 weeks, so I hope this list can help relieve you of some symptoms, even if temporary. I’ve been there — temporary relief is better than no relief. Although nothing (but time) can be a complete cure for morning sickness, there are ways to make this time much more bearable and enjoyable.

Stay strong, Mama!