What should I do if morning sickness has damaged my stomach?
Morning sickness that has damaged the stomach can be improved through dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, or medication.
1. Dietary adjustments
When morning sickness has irritated the stomach, maintain a light diet and consume easily digestible foods such as noodle soup, noodles, millet porridge, and wontons. You may also eat appetite-stimulating fruits like grapefruit, apples, and oranges. These not only help alleviate nausea but also reduce stomach discomfort.
2. Lifestyle adjustments
Engage in moderate physical activity such as walking or prenatal yoga, which can promote gastrointestinal motility. Maintain a relaxed and positive mood, avoiding large emotional fluctuations. This often helps reduce discomfort.
3. Medication
If symptoms are severe, anti-nausea medications such as vitamin B6 or diphenhydramine may be taken under a doctor's guidance. Intravenous infusions of potassium chloride or vitamin C may also be administered when necessary.
Due to the unique physiological state during pregnancy, any discomfort should be promptly evaluated by a healthcare provider. Medications must be used strictly as prescribed; self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse effects on the pregnant woman or the developing fetus.