Morning Sickness Chiropractic

The dreaded morning sickness, some women suffer from it terribly and other manage to sail through pregnancy with out any hassle.

The nausea and vomiting associated with the early stages of pregnancy are often a result from the different physiological changes that occur when a females falls pregnant. Morning sickness is common and can be linked with changes in Blood sugar levels, blood pressure, hormonal changes, emotional ambivalence, dehydration and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Ironically iron, along with other drugs can cause nausea and vomiting (antibiotics, NSAID). If you are taking an iron supplement in the first early stages of pregnancy and are suffering from bad morning sickness, try stopping it as this may be triggering episodes of sickness (iron is also more important in the last stage, when the foetus stores its iron supply in it own liver, so there is no need to worry that your baby will not be getting enough).

Doctors usually suggest antacids, sugar solutions and even antihistamines; these are not always healthy for you or for your developing baby nor are they usually very effective.

I suggest:

Eating small and frequent meals
Getting plenty of rest and listening to your body, NOT pushing yourself
Drinking plenty of water
Eating fresh ginger in your food, or drinking ginger in a little hot water
Increasing your vitamin B levels (a deficiency may often be a triggering factor); eat more banana; dried apricots pine nuts, wholegrain, sunflower seeds, and walnuts

Consider homeopathy if your morning sickness is particularly bad. Nux vonica usually works well, but always consult a qualified homeopath before taking any remedies.

Tissue salts, such as iron phosphate and kali mur work well. I think tissue salts are wonderful and are safe to use both in pregnancy and with your children. (12 mineral salts that provide natural alternatives to many common problems, can be obtained from most health shops or on line).

Useful contacts:

Bath Home Birth Groups - Contact Rachel on 01225 868961

Born in water - hiring of birthing pools to expectant families - call Rachel 01225 868961 or

Lisa Barnes - a registered homeopath, working with both classical and modern approaches to homeopathy. Lisa offers effective care for both mother and Baby. http://www.thehealthlounge.co.uk

Post Natal Pilates: Mara Kirk Reynolds - www.pilates-bath.co.uk or call 01225 464383

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