1. Morning Sickness: That queasiness tends to hit you in the morning when your stomach is empty, and strikes hardest during the first trimester due to surging hormone levels.
Get Relief:
- Try nibbling on crackers every hour so your stomach stays full.
- Suck on sour candy and ginger candy.
- Try a wristband designed to banish seasickness.
2. Constipation: Blame it on the iron in your prenatals—and on the influx of progesterone that slows down the intestine muscles and makes things move more slowly through your system.
Get Relief:
- Fill up on fiber! Add beans, whole-grains, and fresh fruits and veggies to your diet.
- Regular exercise boosts bowel motility.
- Ask your doc about an OTC stool softener.
3. Heartburn: Feeling the burn? Blame pregnancy hormones that keep food in your stomach longer and trigger more acid production.
Get Relief:
- Drink lots of fluids, sleep propped up, and eat small, low-fat meals, which empty more quickly from the stomach.
- Chew gum to reduce excess acid.
- Pop an OTC antacid like Tums.
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