A Call To All Mommies....

[Guest imsohungry]

Hey ya'll,

I need some opinions from women with expertise

I'm having this "morning sickness" all day! I love being pregnant, but I need to eat! I haven't actually vomited yet, but I have "hugged the porcelin throne" (almost wishing I would puke) on more than one occasion...sorry, TMI.

Does anybody know of a good gluten-free anti-nausea med that you were able to use during pregnancy?

As always,

thank you bunches! -Julie

[Kasey'sMom]

Julie,

I remember how crummy that feeling is..... I was not gluten-free at the time but I took Emetrol (over the counter.) I've also taken Little Tummys, Nausea Relief. You might want to check on these. I'm not sure if either are gluten-free.

I really like ginger tea for nausea. I love Alvita Ginger Root because it dosen't have any additional ingredients. When I've been glutened it helps so much. I called Alvita a couple of days ago and they confirmed their teas are gluten-free. I also remember seeing ginger lollipops for pregnancy but I'm not sure if these are gluten-free.

I almost forgot....It really helped me to chew gum. I'm not sure why but someone recommended I try it. I think there's a recent post about gluten-free gums.

How far a long are you? I really hope this passes for you. I was very fortunate that my nausea ended after the first trimester.

I hope you feel better soon!

[Guest imsohungry]

Thank you for all of the info.! Believe me, it will be used!

Actually, I'm at the end of month 2... (Just starting week 8).

I've got my fingers crossed that this nausea will let up in the next five weeks or so.

Until then...I'm taking advice from Moms with experience who can give this novice some words of wisdom!

Thanks for sharing!

-Julie

[tarnalberry]

  imsohungry said:

Does anybody know of a good gluten-free anti-nausea med that you were able to use during pregnancy?

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Ginger can be useful for this - even in pregnancy. They did a couple studies on this a little while back, and found that while it wasn't a magic cure-all, it was more effective than a placebo, well tolerated, and safe. You can get it whole (grate the ginger and eat it! whew!), make tea with it (either buy prebagged, or grate fresh into hot water, pills (I think I've seen these), gingered, or in hard candy. (Tea, with honey, is my favorite method to get ginger.)

[Guest imsohungry]

Thanks Tiffany for the info.! This may be a stupid question, but can I buy ginger tea at the regular grocery store? (I'm not familiar with drinking it)

Thanks for your feedback! -Julie

[Kasey'sMom]

I get the Alvita brand at my health food store. I also order the tea form an online vitamin company. I've also used LongLife tea but their ginger variety is a blend of different herbs. Your best bet would be to use the ginger by itself or a tea like Alvita Ginger Root. That way your not drinking other herbs that my be questionable during pregnancy.

I have a cup that's brewing right now...I think I've been glutend and the tea helps so much. I often drink the tea in the evening to help soothe my tummy to fall asleep.

I also find that a ginger bath is very relaxing. After a squeze my tea bag I'll throw it in the tub or grate some fresh ginger.

[skoki-mom]

Have you tried those wrist bands yet I was telling you about??? Like you, I had tons of nausea but very little throwing up. The wrist bands too the edge off enough that I could function in my day-to-day life and even work. I wore them for weeks with each pregnancy. I am concerned about self-medicating during pregnanacy. I know ginger-tea is ok, but a lot of herbal remedies are not ok for pregnant woman. If you feel too horrible, you can ask for dr for Diclectin, but that is a drug that is usually only give if there is a lot of vomiting going on too.

I know how you feel! ((hugs))

[Merika]

Ginger tea (from fresh ginger, yummmm) is good and also safe during pregnancy. I found acupuncture helped a lot too - especially the first trimester.

Merika

[tarnalberry]

  imsohungry said:

Thanks Tiffany for the info.!   This may be a stupid question, but can I buy ginger tea at the regular grocery store? (I'm not familiar with drinking it)

Thanks for your feedback!    -Julie

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Depends on your grocery store. ;-) I've seen it in some, but not others. But I've hardly ever seen a grocery store without fresh ginger. All you have to do is cut off about a half inch section and , with a knife, cut off the brown, papery skin. Slice it as thinnly as you can, and drop in a cup of hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so, then add honey/agave/sugar to taste. (and lemon juice or lime juice if you like... makes a tasty, tangy "lemonade" beverage. you could make some of this up and refrigerate in a pitcher to have it on hand.)

Depending on the store, you may be able to find ginger juice (from The Ginger People), which is just well crushed ginger and even more convenient than fresh, without being dried, for cooking and making tea (or the "ginger lemonade").

[Kasey'sMom]

Tiffany just reminded me...I've made homemade ginger ale that is really good.

Homemade Ginger Ale

Yield: 4 servings

2 TBS. Fresh ginger root, grated

2 Lemon rinds

4 TBS. Honey, or any sweetener of your choice

1 c water

Bring 1 cup water to boil. Put the ginger and lemon rinds and honey in the pan with the water. Let steep for five minutes.

Strain and chill. When ready to serve, add sparkling water.

**I like to keep the ginger syrup in my refrig. and I can make "soda" anytime I want.

[Guest imsohungry]

Looks like I'm going shopping ladies!

If I can't find the ginger tea pre-made, it sounds easy enough to do myself "from scratch"

I'm also going to try that wrist band thingy if I can find it...

Wish me luck ladies! I have an Ultrasound in 30 minutes. So, I'm off....

-Julie