What is the sufficient amount of B6 vitamin to take to help with constant pregnancy nausea. I am experiencing the worst and thought I would try it since I have been trying everything else from crackers to ginger to peppermint to even wearing seabands. The nausea starts in the morning and can even last during the day and slow down at nite. If any one could help with this I would greatly appreciate it!
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First of all, congratulations on the bsby!
So sorry, though, to hear you are having such nausea. My sister had all-day nausea with one of her kids and she was miserable. I hope it's at least a little comforting to know that you're not alone.
I found several sites that mention use of vitamin B6 to help with pregnancy-induced nausea. This article by the American Family Physician discusses a dose of 25mg every 8 hours, for 75 total mg in a 24-hour period:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030701/121.html
You mentioned ginger, and recommendations there are for 250 mg three times daily.
Here are some more suggestions from morningsicknesshelp.com:
"--Avoid warm places as heat can increase the nausea feelings.
--Take naps during the day (but not right after eating). Tiredness plays a big part in morning sickness.
--Get enough sleep at night.
--Get out of bed slowly in the morning.
--Try eating plain crackers or dry cereal before you get out of bed in the morning.
--Open windows or turn on exhaust fans when cooking and after meals.
--Cooking in the microwave usually produces less odors.
--Silly as it sounds, carry a handkerchief with a few drops of a non-nausea-causing essential oil (lemon for example) in it and breath through it if you can't get away from the smell that is bothering you.
--Avoid greasy or spicy foods as they often cause nausea or heartburn.
--Eat what you want when you want it. Your cravings will not lead you the wrong way.
--Have frequent protein snacks. (Low fat meats and seafood, nuts, eggs and beans are high protein.)
--Eat smaller meals every two hours or so.
--Eating something salty before a meal can help you "make it through" a meal.
--Do not drink fluids with your meals.
--Non caffeinated teas like peppermint and ginger can help tame nausea.
--Drink small amounts of fluids regularly throughout the day to avoid dehydration.
--Do not skip meals if you can help it.
--Avoid spicy and fried food - both eating and smelling it can increase your nausea.
--Cold food may have less nausea inducing smells associated with them."
Here's hoping you find some help with some of these suggestions, and that the morning sickness period is short-lived!
October 21, 2008 - 6:33pmThis Comment