Reply To: Nourishment while nauseous?

[Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, LDN]

Hey! So sorry ) : I know it sucks, hang in there. First, hydration during this time is hugely important, and potentially electrolytes, if you are vomiting. Secondly, some calories are better than no calories, so if there is anything you can eat and keep down, do that. If there is a time when you have a small appetite or feel like you can stomach anything, try to maximize this time the best you can like ensuring a source of protein. Things I typically suggest are cereal (plain or with milk), mashed potatoes made with heavy cream or whole milk, whole-grain toast, or sourdough with real butter or nut butter (if you can stomach that), rice cooked in bone broth, a cup of bone broth on its own, or plain pasta or egg noodles. These notes have more tips and strategies to help: https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/nausea/, https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/vitamin-b6-pyrodoxine/, https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/ginger/