Pregnancy Nausea Relief
You’re pregnant! YAY! Every pregnancy is different, and nausea can range from light waves to all-day queasiness. It often begins around eight weeks and eases by the second trimester. These ideas offer gentle starting points for days when you’re trying to avoid triggers and keep things simple.
What Helps Many Moms Day to Day
Keeping a little something in your stomach at all times can soften nausea. Many take a bite of something on their nightstand before getting out of bed.
A carb paired with a protein, taken in tiny bites, may help steady blood sugar.
Ginger (tea, capsules, chews) can be calming. You can also let ginger drinks go flat if carbonation is too intense.
Papaya enzymes may ease that heavy, slow-digestion feeling.
Smelling a cut lemon can interrupt a wave before it builds.
Smelling alcohol on a cotton ball is a quick, practical trick many nurses use to break a nausea cycle.
Tiny, frequent bites throughout the day often work better than full meals.
I avoid mentioning specific foods here so you can choose items that feel safe for your stomach.
Body-Based Support
Prenatal chiropractic care can help when nausea is tied to alignment, rib tension, or vagus nerve compression.
Acupressure wrist bands (Sea-Band style) gently stimulate the P6 point on the wrist.
Wearable nausea-relief bands (app-controlled) may take the edge off for moms comfortable with technology.
Hydration Makes a Big Difference
Small sips every few minutes are often easier to tolerate than full drinks at once.
Some moms need electrolytes to maintain hydration.
Consider room-temperature or warm drinks to avoid a cold shock to the stomach.
Medication Options to Ask Your Provider About
If you’re struggling to keep anything down, your doctor or midwife may recommend:
Unisom + B6 before bed (doxylamine)
Zofran
Diclegis
Anti-nausea patches worn behind the ear
Always check with your provider before starting medication.
You’re Not Alone in This
At Atlanta Birth Collective, we support families through every season, including the early weeks, when nausea is at its peak. If you need more personalized support, we’re here for you.
Local Support for Pregnancy Comfort
If you are struggling with nausea, having a local support team can make all the difference. We provide holistic comfort measures to families throughout North Atlanta, Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta and Canton. Learn more about how our North Atlanta doulas support your physical well-being.