Feeling Sick while Pregnant?

You are growing that sweet baby in your body and it’s inevitable that you will get sick sometime throughout your pregnancy. You ask yourself what can I take to reduce the symptoms? 

The truth is most medications are actually OK but you want to minimize taking any drugs as much as possible during your pregnancy. First and foremost always speak with your OB to determine what is best for you. During the first trimester, some women experience headaches. (I totally did!) The best medicine is rest and a cold compress but if that is not cutting it and you need painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) should not have any impact on your pregnancy. Motrin and Advil are definitely two that you want to avoid.

Another common issue for pregnant women is heartburn. As your baby grows in your uterus it pushes on your stomach which creates heartburn. The following are tips I used for not taking any medication. Eat smaller portions and more frequently, stay away from rich, fried, or spicy foods as those often can cause stomach irritation. Also sleeping on an incline prevents the foods in your stomach from splashing into your throat causing heartburn. You can get a cheese wedge-shaped pillow from Amazon or Walmart, this worked wonders for me! If you have tried all of these it is safe to take Tums or Prilosec. But as always please speak with your OB in finding which method is best for you.

There is so much information out there and It can get confusing what the best remedy will be during your pregnancy ailment. First always speak with your OB, second research, if 5 websites are saying the same thing it’s likely ok. Even though nine months seems like a long time at the moment, it is over in a blink of an eye. So aches and pains are temporary- keeping you and your baby healthy is the most important thing, so try alternatives before opening the medicine cabinet! 

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