05/01/2026
Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy can be exhausting, and this is one of the most common concerns I hear during counselling sessions. What many women experience at the start of pregnancy is called morning sickness. This happens because the beta hCG hormone rises sharply, especially in the morning, triggering nausea. Although it can occur at any time of the day, mornings are usually the worst.
Some women even feel nauseous while brushing their teeth. This is because taste buds are more sensitive in the morning. A simple trick is to eat something light, like a biscuit or rusk, and take your prescribed medication before brushing. Medicines like doxylamine-based anti-nausea tablets help suppress these symptoms when taken regularly.
It is very important not to start your day with heavy meals. Avoid foods like poori, sabzi, oily or spicy items, and strictly avoid tea or coffee in the morning as they increase acidity and worsen nausea. Instead, begin with something light such as toast or rusk. Soaked almonds in the morning can also help. After short breaks, you can add small portions like half an apple or a light snack.
The key is to eat small portions at frequent intervals, ideally every two hours. Reduce the portion size of your main meals and add healthy snacks in between. Home-cooked food is best, and outside food, chaat, oily and spicy curries should be avoided, even if cravings occur.
Increasing fluid intake is equally important.
You do not have to rely only on plain water. Coconut water, electrolyte drinks, homemade juices, buttermilk or lassi are good options and help reduce nausea. Ginger and lemon black tea can also be beneficial.
To summarize, avoid fatty and spicy food, eat small and frequent meals, increase fluids, and do not skip your prescribed medicines. With the right dietary habits and support, morning sickness becomes much more manageable.
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