Morning sickness

I wasn't that bad. I'd start to feel sick and be like, get some food into me, that'll settle my body.

I didn't eat much at all during my pregnancy. Like my morning sickness was that bad.

I wasn't that bad. I'd start to feel sick and be like, get some food into me, that'll settle my body.

I didn't eat much at all during my pregnancy. Like my morning sickness was that bad.

Morning sickness is a normal part of pregnancy but not everyone gets it.

For some it may settle in the second trimester (after week 12) and it unlikely to cause long-term problems.

But for some mums it can continue all pregnancy and can become more serious. This can be called hyperemesis.

Nausea and vomiting (can start early in pregnancy and end at 20 weeks). Morning sickness doesn’t just happen in the morning either. It can happen at any time of the day.

Why is it important to manage it?

It can impact our energy, our everyday activities and may affect our nutrition intake. This can impact having a healthy pregnancy.

How can I control morning sickness?

There are a few ways that could help

Talk to your midwife, Aboriginal health worker or doctor. They may suggest vitamin B6 or ginger tablets.

Eat small frequent meals - skipping meals can increase feeling sick (nausea).

Drink water away from mealtimes (drinking during meals makes you full).
Avoid drinks that are too cold.

Avoid caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee, soft drinks and energy drinks.

Choose food that is room temperature without any odour.

Avoid smoking - as it increases nausea.

Strategy	Try
Drink clear fluids	Water Lemonade or ginger ale
Eat small, frequent meals	Eat and drink slowly. Chew foods well. Rest after mealtimes but avoid lying down straight away.
Avoid high fat, fried or spicy food	Use low-fat dairy foods. Limit butter, margarine, and oils. Choose lean cuts of meat like skinless chicken or trimmed steak.
Eat plain foods when you wake up	Keep a container of plain, dry biscuits by your bed or make a slice of toast first thing
Before bed, have a snack that contains protein and good carbohydrates	Cheese and crackers, fruit and yoghurt or a glass of milk are great options
Keep your mouth fresh	Ice-blocks Barley sugars
Try Ginger as it may settle nausea	Ginger tea or lollies, ginger jam or syrup, flat ginger ale.