What's happening..

Try to...

You're nauseous in the morning

• Eat a few crackers before getting out of bed; then rest for ten minutes
• Have a light breakfast of foods you usually can handle and then a snack before lunch
• Take vitamins and iron supplements later in the day
• Eat a bedtime snack to avoid being hungry overnight

Food doesn't look, sound or smell good

• Trust your body and don't force down unappealing foods
• Avoid cooking and cooking odors
• Choose mildly seasoned, non-greasy foods, which are easily digested
• Avoid caffeine and cigarette smoke
• Abstain from alcohol (important at all times throughout pregnancy)

You're stressed, tired and/or hungry, which can increase nausea

• Make mealtimes relaxing (consider feeding young children separately)
• Try light exercise, like walking
• Chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly
• Eat every three hours
• Rest or nap in the afternoon, if possible
• Keep meal preparation simple
• Accept offers of help

You ate too much and now are over-full and uncomfortable

• Eat dry, starchy food to relieve nausea: crackers, toast, pretzels, plain popcorn
• Drink liquids only between meals
• Eat five or six small meals a day
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing

You've just thrown up

• Sip on cool, clear liquids, such as ginger ale, water or apple juice (2-3 ounces every 15 minutes)
• Eat a few saltine crackers when vomiting has stopped for 30 minutes or more
• Rest in a quiet, well-ventilated room, if possible