How to Treat Morning Sickness
To treat morning sickness, your doctor will recommend various ways to improve the symptoms. For example, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications or supplements to treat nausea and to help retain fluids. The following drugs are commonly prescribed for people with morning sickness:
- Antihistamines: To help with motion sickness and nausea.
- Phenothiazine: It helps improve severe vomiting and nausea.
- Antacids: This helps absorb stomach acid and help prevent acid reflux [5].
- Metoclopramide (Reglan): To aid movement of food into the intestines and treat vomiting and nausea.
It is important to only take these drugs as prescribed by your doctor. Studies show that alternative remedies may also help treat morning sickness. Do not try an alternative remedy without consulting your doctor first. Alternative remedies for morning sickness include:
- Acupuncture
- Prenatal vitamins
- Ginger products, including ginger ale, ginger tea, and ginger drops
- Vitamin B-6 supplements
- Saltine crackers
- Hypnosis [6]