Bad Breath Relief

Pregnancy can be an exciting time in any woman's life. Unfortunately, pregnancy isn't always easy or comfortable. Backaches, swollen feet, and morning sickness can make pregnancy feel positively miserable. If your morning sickness is ruining your day, here are four natural remedies you can use to find relief:

1. Dry, bland foods

If you're suffering from an upset stomach, all food might sound unappetizing to you. However, it's still important for you to eat regularly, since you and your baby both need the calories. To combat morning sickness, try nibbling on dry, bland foods like crackers and toast. Eat slowly and stop if you start to feel too nauseous. You don't want to push yourself too hard or force yourself to eat when you feel truly unwell, since the point is to try to keep food in your stomach.

2. Flat, clear soda

When your stomach won't give you any reprieve, try drinking clear soda at room temperature. Open the soda and let it go flat first because the bubbles might upset your stomach. Soda can help rehydrate you, and the sugar present can give you a much-needed boost of energy to make up for all the calories lost from vomiting. If you're trying to avoid processed foods, skip the high-fructose corn syrup and choose a soda made from natural cane sugar instead.

3. Acupuncture

Acupuncture therapy is a very ancient form of natural medicine, and for good reason. It has wonderful healing properties, and contrary to popular belief, it doesn't hurt. In order to treat morning sickness, your acupuncturist will place needles in strategic points of your wrist, according to What to Expect. For best results, you may need to return for follow up sessions. As an added bonus, acupuncture can even help treat other pregnancy side effects, such as back pain or anxiety.

4. Ginger

Ginger is said to have anti-nausea properties. Luckily, there are many delicious ways to eat ginger. You can try brewing some fresh ginger root in hot water for a warming tea that will settle your stomach. If the bite of ginger is too strong, you can add some honey. For a portable option, you can buy some chewy ginger candies to keep in your purse.

Morning sickness is usually strongest in the first trimester before abating. Still, it can be hard to stick out those first few months. These natural remedies can help you get over your morning sickness so you can feel better sooner.