Morning Sickness and Nausea

Morning sickness is a common symptom of early pregnancy and, in many cases, goes away by the end of the first 3 months. It is caused by changes in hormones during pregnancy and may make eating difficult. Although it is called 'morning sickness', nausea (with or without vomiting) can happen at any time of the day.

Some food and eating suggestions that may help manage symptoms of morning sickness or nausea include:

• Eat smaller meals more often. Missing meals can make nausea worse.

• Avoid large drinks. Have frequent small drinks between meals.

• Limit fatty, spicy and fried foods.

• Food has a stronger odor or smell when it is heated, which may make nausea worse.

• Try eating a dry biscuit/cracker before you get out of bed in the morning.

• Avoid foods if their taste, smell or appearance makes you feel sick.

• If vomiting, it is important to drink enough fluids. It may be easier to have lots of small drinks than to try and drink a large amount in one go.