ginger for morning sickness
overview
ginger may relieve nausea and morning sickness after a few days of treatment.footnote 1 there are several ways you can use ginger to relieve your symptoms. try:
- ground ginger in a capsule, taken several times a day. buy ginger capsules that are regulated by health canada's natural health products directorate and are not mixed with other substances that may harm your baby.
- grated fresh ginger in hot water, used as a tea.
- ginger in a sugar syrup base, available at health food stores.
- eating crystallized ginger, which reportedly works for some women.
there is no known fetal risk linked to using ginger during pregnancy. some women have reported heartburn or reflux.footnote 1
talk to your doctor about using ginger for morning sickness.
references
citations
- festin m (2014). nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. bmj clinical evidence. http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/pdf/clinical-evidence/en-gb/systematic-review/1405.pdf. accessed june 23, 2014.
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current as of: may 13, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
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current as of: may 13, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
festin m (2014). nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. bmj clinical evidence. http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/pdf/clinical-evidence/en-gb/systematic-review/1405.pdf. accessed june 23, 2014.
