Pregnancy nausea is often referred to as ‘morning sickness,’ but the unfortunate reality is that pregnancy nausea can persist throughout the entire day.
Morning sickness is typically at its all-time worst during the first trimester. Thankfully, most pregnant women notice that nausea begins to subside during the second trimester.
When unable to stomach fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods, a lot of expecting mamas worry that they are not getting the nutrients to support the growth of their babies.
There are lot of things that can be done for the nutrition, according to the advice of your dietitian.
- Pick different proteins
Protein is critical for the growth of your baby. Pregnant women require more protein per day (about60 to 100 grams total). If you experience an aversion to protein-rich foods like meat, fish, poultry, try more plant-based protein sources.
- Cook your veggies
Vegetables are full of nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, including folate, iron and vitamin A. if veggies sound unappealing during pregnancy, try changing their texture, temperature or consistency.
- Eat small, frequent meals
Nausea often strikes when your stomach is either empty or too full. Rather than eating 3 large meals, try breaking them up into 4 to 5 mini-meals, this will also prevent drastic spikes and crashes in blood sugar.
If you are dealing with severe nausea and vomiting, you don’t have to simply tough it out. Reach out to your doctor or midwife to discuss treatment options: there are many.
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