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worse in the earlier part of the day, avoid taking your prenatal vitamin while you are at work — this may exacerbate your symptoms
• Acupressure wristbands that compress P6, a pressure point on the inner arm, have proven to be a useful, low-cost, non- pharmacologic intervention. They can be found at most drugstores and can be worn comfortably and inconspicuously in any work setting.
When to Contact Your Provider If none of the above lifestyle changes or OTC remedies makes you feel better at work, speak with your healthcare provider about pharmacologic options. There are many anti-nausea medications that can be helpful and are safe in pregnancy when taken in limited doses. Additionally, it is important to call your
healthcare provider immediately if you are unable to keep down foods or liquids. If this is the case, you may have a condition called
If lifestyle changes and OTC remedies don’t help with nausea, speak to your provider about pharmacologic options
hyperemisis gravidarium, which might make you feel incapable of working. It often leads to dehydration and necessitates intravenous medication and time away from your job. Although nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
can make working feel almost impossible at times, in most cases this very common ailment goes away. The good news is that second trimester of pregnancy is typically met with a welcome reprieve from symptoms of fatigue, breast tenderness and nausea — so you can expect to feel a little more like yourself.
Midwife in Boston who delivers babies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Have any morning sickness solutions to share with other expectant moms? Email
em@cwpg.com. For more info on your pregnancy and baby, visit:
www.youandyourfamily.com.
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