First Aid & Emergencies

Vomiting During Pregnancy Treatment

1. Try Changing Eating Patterns

• For morning nausea, eat toast, cereal, crackers, or other dry foods before getting out of bed.
• Eat cheese, lean meat, or other high-protein snack before bedtime.
• Sip fluids, such as clear fruit juices, throughout day. Don’t drink lots of fluid at one time.
• Eat small meals or snacks every two to three hours instead of three large meals per day.
• Don’t eat fried, greasy, or spicy foods.
• Avoid foods with strong odors that are bothersome. Or eat foods cold or at room temperature.

2. When to Call a Doctor

• Seek medical help if vomiting is so severe or constant that the person can’t keep down fluids or food.

3. Follow Up

• The doctor may need to treat the person for dehydration.
• The doctor may recommend medication to control vomiting during pregnancy.