02/02/2026
Yes, nausea in early pregnancy is common, but the severity can be influenced by nutrition and blood sugar. Acupuncture may also be the new best friend that you didn't know you needed! 💕
Tips for reducing severity:
SUPPLEMENT WITH B6 & GINGER
👍Vitamin B6 supports neurotransmitter function involved in nausea.
👍Ginger helps with gastric emptying and GI comfort.
EAT REGULARLY
Long gaps between meals can worsen symptoms from:
👎Low blood sugar
👎Increased stomach acid
👎Hormonal fluctuations
PRIORITISE PROTEIN
Low protein intake is associated with:
👎Increased nausea
👎Blood sugar crashes
👎Gagging between meals
(yes, drinking protein counts)
NEVER EAT CARBS ALONE
Pairing carbs with protein means steadier blood sugar. Try:
✔️Toast & nut butter
✔️Crackers & cheese
✔️Fruit & yoghurt
TRY ACUPUNCTURE
A 2021 review that looked at 16 studies involving more than 1,000 expecting women with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) found that acupuncture was significantly more effective than standard treatments including medication. Acupuncture relieved nausea and vomiting and increased the amount of food women were able to eat. It also decreased length of hospitalizations and lowered rates of miscarriage.
Lu H et al. 2021. Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2021 Article ID 2731446. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2021/2731446/ [Accessed September 2021]
