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Sickness, what to do?
Eat a diet high in protein and
complex carbohydrates, both
of which fight nausea. Take
plenty of fluids, especially
if you’re losing them through
vomiting. If they are easier
to get down than solids when
your stomach is upset, use them
to get your nutrients. Take
a prenatal vitamin supplement
but take it at a time of day
when you are least likely to
chuck it back up-possibly before
you go to bed. Avoid the sight,
smell, and taste of foods that
make you sick. Eat often and
before you feel hungry. Six
small meals are better than
three large. Get some extra
sleep and relaxation. Brush
your teeth or rinse your mouth
after each bout of vomiting
as well as after each meal.
Frequent
Urination, what to do?
Leaning forward when you urinate
will help ensure that you
empty your bladder completely
and may reduce trips to the
bathroom. If you find you
go frequently during the night,
try limiting fluids after
4 p.m. Don’t, however, limit
fluids otherwise.
Excessive
saliva, what to do? There’s
no sure cure, but brushing
your teeth frequently with
a minty toothpaste, rinsing
with a minty mouthwash or
chewing gum can help dry things
up a bit.
Fatigue,
what to do? Baby yourself:
Take a nap, watch the TV or
read a good book if you can’t
sleep. Let others baby you:
Accept relative’s offer to
vacuum and dust the house
when they’re visiting. Let
your dad take the older kids
to the zoo on Saturday. Enlist
your sister or aunt for chores
like laundry and marketing.
Ask your hubby gives you a
nice massage on your feet
(my hubby Jean always was
willing to do it) *smile*.
Be sure that your diet isn’t
deficient: Double check to
make sure you’re filling all
of your requirements. Check
your environment: Inadequate
lighting, poor air quality
or excessive noise in your
home or workplace can contribute
to fatigue.
Trouble
Sleeping, what to do?
Get enough exercise: A body
that gets a workout by day
will be a sleepier body at
night. Set a leisurely pace
at dinner: Don’t gobble your
meals on a television tray,
partake at the table, with
your spouse and a healthy
helping of relaxing conversation.
Develop a bedtime routine
and stick with it: After dinner,
maintain the easy pace, focusing
on activities that relax you.
Indulge in light reading or
television, soothing music,
relaxation exercises, a warmth
bath, a back rub or a head
rub from your hubby can help
a lot!.
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