Q:Since I've been pregnant (four months now), I've actually been nauseous all day. I try to eat something, but it is really painful and difficult. Only in the evening do I take in a bit more than the crackers with lukewarm tea that I take during the day. Can anything be done about this? And can this harm the baby?
Dietician Lenny Versteegden: 'Morning) nausea is common during the first trimester of pregnancy and usually resolves around the thirteenth or fourteenth week, although not (completely) in everyone. After this period, despite the nausea, you should still reasonably be able to get the amount of food you need during pregnancy.
You don't have to worry right away; an unborn baby is not easily deficient. Only if you continue to lose a lot of weight as your pregnancy progresses, you should take action. In that case, visit a dietician or general practitioner. It is important that you stay healthy, because your baby takes nutrients from you and of course you also have to stay strong. So make sure that what you eat (and what you can keep inside) is healthy.
Nutrition tips (supplemented by my own experiences with morning sickness during my pregnancy):
• Drink and eat something before you get up, for example a biscuit and weak tea.
• Get up very calmly and slowly.
• Eat small meals, no more than six times a day. Choose healthy products, especially fruit and whole grains. Although you may not get much, you will get vitamins and minerals.
• In addition to your (minimum) nutritional intake, you could take a vitamin-mineral preparation for pregnant women. Extra vitamin D is also recommended. Consult a dietician, general practitioner or pharmacist.
• A 'fresh' mouth often helps against nausea. Eat or drink something fresh:fresh fruit and/or (fresh) juice. Sometimes chewing gum or acid help.
• Avoid foods with a strong smell, such as coffee.
• Do you also get sick from hot food? Replace your hot meal with cold, healthy products, such as meal salads with pasta and vegetables. Or replace your hot meal with an extra sandwich meal.'
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