Morning sickness during pregnancy. The term alone can shake up many an unpleasant memory and unsavory flashback of constant nausea that often culminates in vomiting -- and the irony is that morning sickness is not just confined to morning hours... it can last all day long... for months. Morning sickness affects more than half of pregnant women and the chances of this affecting the first timers are quite high. The rise of estrogen, and a heightened sensitivity to odors that the hormone causes are also some causes of morning sickness. Pregnancy is no time to be taking over the counter, (or any) drugs (especially during the critical fetal development stage of the first trimester). I am myself first time pregnant of 6 months now and still going through the morning sickness. And Its my husband who is feeling the pain of my morning sickness more than me!! I don't know what has happened to my body and mind, almost everything i used to love eating is now i hate and frequently vomit what i eat. So, I've been reading a lot about it on internet and talking to doctor too. Here I am writing up five natural remedies to help ease morning sickness that may help you navigate the trying first months of pregnancy.

1. Don't keep your stomach empty: Making sure your stomach is never empty i.e. you should never wait for your stomach to ask for food. Ideally, you should eat something every 2 hours. Forget the 3 meals of the day, you should take at least 10 meals a day to keep your nausea away. Keep a box of your favorite snacks on your night stand, and don't get out of bed in the morning until you've eaten a few. When suffering morning sickness, the mere sight or smell of some foods can send you running for the bathroom, so if possible, have someone else prepare your meals so you can consume them without thought.
2. Drink lots of water: It is also vital to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, especially if you've been vomiting. If you can't tolerate water, drink your favorite hydrating beverage, or suck on ice chips or juice cubes that may be frozen in an ice cube tray.
3. Eat what you like and Use Lemon Drops & Mint Gum: I know that your husband may not like this but DON'T care about him and eat whatever you like at any time of the day. I have been making wild food craving at the most wee hours of night and my husband has been good enough to fulfill them!! If you thought of eating maggi at 12 AM, ask your husband to prepare it. If the only choice for breakfast in your mind is Mc. D's burger, dig in. Be grateful whenever a wave of hunger strikes during the challenging phase of morning sickness, and be quick to consume food and beverage when you're able to.
   
   Additionally, between hunger pangs, try sucking on lemon drops or chewing on mint gum to keep nausea at a distance. Lemon and peppermint are known for soothing the stomach and eliminating nausea.
4. Ginger can help: I know this is the best choice for Indians. Herbal ginger tea is a good choice whenever you are feeling the morning sickness and that too is best when somebody else can serve it to you in bed itself! You can also suck on a piece of straight ginger root. However you choose to get your ginger fix, try to make sure it's in as pure and unadulterated a form as possible.
5. Sleep and body rest: I feel sorry for working women but yes, proper sleep and body rest does help in keep the nausea feeling away. Additionally, lack of sleep may actually be a trigger for morning sickness, so making sure you get enough shut-eye will be to your benefit, whether you're escaping an episode of morning sickness or trying to prevent a future episode.
   
   so, skip all you Saas-Bahu daily soaps and try to take a nap instead. Cherish the time you have to sleep as you will crave for it when the baby is born!!

Please do remember that morning sickness is a perfectly normal process during pregnancy and don't let anyone tell you that it's all in your head, or mind over matter -- because it is a very real, very frustrating condition.

I am also still struggling with the morning sickness and have been following the above tips for reducing the effects. Please note that if none work for you, make sure you stay in touch with your doctor during this difficult time, as you may be in need of medication or hydration to get you through.