Where my nauseous, first-trimester mamas at?! π€°π€’ After sharing a roundup of a typical day of eats during my first trimester, many of you wrote me and said you were similarly suffering with that nasty βmorningβ (but letβs be honest, itβs really 24/7) sickness. So today I wanted to share a few of my favorite foods to quell the nausea and get in key nutrients for pregnancy.
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In addition, here are a few overall tips for eating to reduce nausea:
1οΈβ£ Choose cold vs. hot foods βοΈ
2οΈβ£ Choose bland foods that donβt have a strong odor π
3οΈβ£ Eat small meals, frequently π½ Both being too hungry and too full contributes to nausea.
4οΈβ£ Try nausea-reducing ingredients like ginger or peppermint which can be enjoyed in dishes or as tea π΅ Keep in mind though that they can also increase acid-reflux if youβre suffering from that too.
5οΈβ£ Take your prenatal at night before bed if you find it makes you nauseous – much easier you sleep through nausea than feel it all day long! π
6οΈβ£ Donβt stress too much about not eating the βrightβ foods πΏ There will be plenty of time for broccoli in the 2nd and 3rd trimester π Nutrient needs arenβt increased much in the first trimester and your prenatal will cover most of them. As long as youβre not losing significant amounts of weight, youβre good mama π
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Hope these tips help if youβre struggling β€οΈ The good news is that nausea during pregnancy is totally normal (about 70% of women experience it) and for most women it goes away sometime between 12-16 weeks. For me it subsided around week 15. For more prenatal nutrition guidance, check outΒ @plantbasedjuniors Predominantly Plant-Based Pregnancy Guide .
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What foods did you turn to when you couldnβt keep anything down? π
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