Medication for Morning Sickness

Medication for morning sickness is not required unless you have severe mornng sickness also known as hyperemesis gravidarum.

Morning sickness can be managed by lifestlyle adaptations such as those suggested and described on this website. All medicines have side effects and taking them should be a balanced decision based on your health and that of your unborn baby. If you are able to keep some food down then I would strongly advise you try one of the following combinations:

Morning Sickness Buster 1: Morning Well, Sea Bands and Preggie Pops

Morning Sickness Buster 2: 'End Morning Sickness, Sea Bands and Pregiie Pops.

If neither of these combinations work or you have any of the following symptoms then you might have hyperemesis gravidarum and therefore need a full assessment by your healthcare provider to determine which treatments and medications will suit your needs best.

Signs of severe morning sickness:

• Vomiting, mucus, bile or blood**
• Food aversions
• Increased sense of smell
• Sensitive gag reflex
• Excessive salivation
• Constipation (If severe**)
• Difficulty sleeping
• Fainting** or dizziness
• Ketosis**
• Vomiting small amounts food/drink**
• Dry, furry tongue, thirst
• Loss of skin elasticity
• Pale, waxy, dry skin
• Body odor (from rapid fat loss & ketosis)
• Rapid heart rate**
• Headache
• Confusion**
• Extreme fatigue
• Rapid weight loss (2+ lbs/wk)**
• Secondary anxiety/depression
• Intolerance to motion/noise/light