I finally found something that works!!

[minsca]

I think I have tried almost everything over the past couple of pregnancies to deal with m/s. And I finally found my magic bullet.
Oh Ginger Tea! Oh how I love thee,
Oh Ginger Tea!
I will drink you morning, noon and night,
Crackers beside the bed, do not work like your might
Oh Ginger Tea, Oh Ginger Tea

[BelovedK]

Yes, it works, but is it contraindicated in pregnancy? I had GT during both of my pregnancies, and it works, my friend stopped doing ginger because it supposedly causes cx. Check into it. I know in Western Herbalism, wild ginger is used to cause cx, and to bring on late af. Wild ginger is completely different though, much stronger.

[minsca]

don't tell me that... I have problems with early cx and early labor. Does that mean I shouldn't take it... off to do some research.

[BelovedK]

Yes, sorry to bring that up. I just care I am also paranoid, so take what I say with a grain. Definitely do research though

[minsca]

well i can't find anything that is saying that it causes early cx for regular ginger... off to see if it says something about it in regards with wild ginger.

[minsca]

Finally found something negative... "Some studies indicate that ginger taken in high amounts might cause miscarriages" and that is it. So I'm not so worried anymore.

[BelovedK]

Ok, sorry to cause stress, I just care

[minsca]

I know you do, and I love that you care so much. Please keep on caring!

[ShwarmaQueen]

So the conclusion is that a cup or two of ginger tea per day is ok? Do you put honey or sugar in it?

[minsca]

I'm making a pot of tea with one tea bag for the entire day. I just drink it plain but I love the taste of ginger.

[rrs]

Oh I'm jealous. I love ginger, and during our nasty stomach bug, it did a lot for me.

I'll have to get some ginger tea.

[Lovely]

I'm pretty well-versed on herbalism, and the conclusion is that 1-2 cups of ginger tea a day is fine, which equals just a gram or two.

The Chinese use 28 grams of ginger or more to induce miscarriages, so that is where the warning comes from.

So as long as it is only a few cups a day, you're fine.

[minsca]

Originally Posted by Lovely

I'm pretty well-versed on herbalism, and the conclusion is that 1-2 cups of ginger tea a day is fine, which equals just a gram or two.

The Chinese use 28 grams of ginger or more to induce miscarriages, so that is where the warning comes from.

So as long as it is only a few cups a day, you're fine.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You have saved me! I'm not going to worry any more. I need my ginger tea to get through the day.

[ShwarmaQueen]

Originally Posted by Lovely

I'm pretty well-versed on herbalism, and the conclusion is that 1-2 cups of ginger tea a day is fine, which equals just a gram or two.

Have you heard of RRT helping to prevent nausea? I've been drinking a cup per night and just wondering if it's helping. TIA!

[IamPink]

I will tell you what I finally found that worked for me last time...
accupuncture and swimming.

Saved my life!!

[2NovBabes]

Uh-oh

Oh man, I just bought some candied ginger from Trader Joe's and have been eating it like crazy : I hope it doesn't cause any problems...

[BelovedK]

For nausea (constant) with DD, I am remembering, I used homeopathic Ipecac, I would lay down with a pill under my tongue, and by the time it dissolved, I would be ok enough to keep going for a bit longer.

[mollusk]

as far as ginger root goes...
i like just pealing the top layer off (doesn't have to be all of just mostly off), cutting into large chunks, letting it boil in water.... then pouring the liquid into a mug (add some raw honey in the mug yummmm).
add more water to sauce pan with same chunks left over and repeat (you can do that a bunch, the 2nd and 3rd seem to be the best)
i'm kind of obsessed with it.... i hope i'm not drinking toooo much!

[BonnieLynn]

I've been taking homeopathic sepia this time around and the difference is amazing! I was seeing a homeopath for some different things so she gave me a remedy for my nausea too. I've been a lot less tired too which is so great with a little one to take care of.