Friendly Reminder to Treat Morning Sickness BEFORE it hits... - Page 5

[mrs rockstar]

I couldn't find anything on safefetus...is unisom ok for nursing moms too? I'm guessing yes if it's ok for pregnancy but wanted to double check.

[ekblad9]

I took unisom with my last two pregnancies and I was also nursing. I think it's fine but that's not documented (that I've seen).

I searched the archives too and I didn't get sick like this last time until the middle of week 8! I'm only 5 wks 3 days right now. That's a shame for me.

I'll look into some of the herbal treatments. I'm hoping I can get a grip on the herbal stuff while on the Zofron. If I'm not too sick I think I can keep up with the other stuff better.

[Spark]

nak
Here's a run-down of meds & safety while breastfeeding. I think this is from Dr. Hale's book:
http://forums.helpher.org/viewtopic.php?t=20875

I use unisom at night. My almost 2yo is night weaned. It's one of those calculated risks, I take, because I feel the benefits far outweigh the risks to either of us.

[veganf]

Originally Posted by mchalehm

Does anyone else have issues with the Unisom making them too tired?

I took generic unisom and B6 twice a day with my 3rd pregnancy. It took about a week and a half for my body to adjust and be able to function without feeling super-tired. I've heard that from other people too who've taken it. Usually there is an adjustment period.

[4Marmalade]

I was really hoping this pregnancy would be a bit different but at 5 weeks, 6 days I am feeling really bad. I haven't puked yet but I feel so close. I'm pretty much nauseous all day long and then I get these tiny windows of feeling OK so I'm able to actually eat something. I'm so tired and go to bed early but can't sleep because I feel so sick and don't even want to roll over.

I'm taking B6 with vit C three times a day along with milk thistle. I tried some RRL tea yesterday but it didn't help. I don't like tea to begin with so the smell just kind of put me over the edge. I might try to find some wild yam root.

[Lorette]

Spark-
I bought milk thistle caplets. They have 80% (whatever that ingredient is?). But I just noticed it also has Turmeric and it says on the bottle that pregnant and lactating women (I am pg AND lactating) shouldn't take these pills because they shouldn't take turmeric. What do you think of this?

Also, I have mild but annoying nausea on and off throughout the day and night. I know there is a risk/benefit that should be weighed while taking any meds while pg. Is this the same with any of these herbs or are they TOTALLY safe? I also bought dandelion leaf/root tincture and yellow dock root tincture-- but haven't taken them yet.

Right now I am just drinking some mild dandelion leaf tea and mild nettle/rrl tea throughout the day. I think those are helping a little and I feel like they are good for me right now. But then I hear people say that their MWs tell them not to take RRL in the first trimester and that makes me a little nervous. But my body is telling me these teas are good for me-- so I guess I should just trust my body, right?

Thanks for your help. You are doing a great thing by getting all this information out!

Lorette

[finnegansmom]

Well, I'm 5 weeks today and it's starting. The headachy - constant nausau I had for 2 months with my son. Oh boy. I can't remember if we can even take Aleve or anything for headaches - I get really REALLY bad headaches (almost migraines, I get those too) but not quite. I need some stomach settling tea or something. Or a hug. LOL.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by Mama to one

I'm taking B6 with vit C three times a day along with milk thistle. I tried some RRL tea yesterday but it didn't help. I don't like tea to begin with so the smell just kind of put me over the edge. I might try to find some wild yam root.

I'm sorry you're not feeling so well. Are you maxed out on the MT? And, you're getting at least 70% silymarin, right?

RRL has no correlation with helping nausea. It's just not documented anywhere.

I think adding Wild Yam Root and possibly False Unicorn tincture may help you. Or if you wanted to do ginger. Just make sure and follow the recommendation for M/S with ginger (linked in my signature) if you decide to try it. All ginger is not the same.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by Lorette

Spark-
I bought milk thistle caplets. They have 80% (whatever that ingredient is?). But I just noticed it also has Turmeric and it says on the bottle that pregnant and lactating women (I am pg AND lactating) shouldn't take these pills because they shouldn't take turmeric. What do you think of this?

I hope you don't mind, I'm going to save myself some typing & just redirect you to other posts in this thread.
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...3&postcount=68

Originally Posted by Lorette

Is this the same with any of these herbs or are they TOTALLY safe? I also bought dandelion leaf/root tincture and yellow dock root tincture-- but haven't taken them yet.

If you follow the recommended limits (in OP and linked in my siggie) then they are totally safe. What are you taking yellow dock root tincture for? It has no correlation to nausea that I'm aware of, FYI.

Originally Posted by Lorette

Right now I am just drinking some mild dandelion leaf tea and mild nettle/rrl tea throughout the day. I think those are helping a little and I feel like they are good for me right now. But then I hear people say that their MWs tell them not to take RRL in the first trimester and that makes me a little nervous. But my body is telling me these teas are good for me-- so I guess I should just trust my body, right?

Dandelion is milder than milk thistle. So, you're not realy getting the full benefit from that, yet I'm sure it's helping somewhat. Nettle and RRL have no correlation with helping M/S or nausea. Tannins are a reason that some M/Ws recommend skipping RRL. Here's what we talked about earlier in this thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...0&postcount=63

Wishing you ease & good health.

[4Marmalade]

Originally Posted by Spark

I'm sorry you're not feeling so well. Are you maxed out on the MT? And, you're getting at least 70% silymarin, right?

RRL has no correlation with helping nausea. It's just not documented anywhere.

I think adding Wild Yam Root and possibly False Unicorn tincture may help you. Or if you wanted to do ginger. Just make sure and follow the recommendation for M/S with ginger (linked in my signature) if you decide to try it. All ginger is not the same.

Hi Spark. Maybe you can help me. I just checked out my milk thistle caplets and here's the list of ingredients:

Milk Thistle Seed Powder (80% Silymarin) 2100mg
Burdock Root Powder 155mg
Dandelion Root Powder 155mg
Licorice Root Powder 40mg
Wild Yam Root Powder 60mg

I've been taking 3 caplets/day although the bottle says I can take as much as 6/day. What do you think? And the amount of Wild Yam Root Powder? Is that sufficient? Or is there a higher dosage recommended and I should pick some more up. I tried to find some ginger capsules but didn't have any luck. I tried all things ginger during my first pregnancy and now the smell makes me even more nauseous so I would need something with no odour.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by finnegansmom

Well, I'm 5 weeks today and it's starting. The headachy - constant nausau I had for 2 months with my son. Oh boy. I can't remember if we can even take Aleve or anything for headaches - I get really REALLY bad headaches (almost migraines, I get those too) but not quite. I need some stomach settling tea or something. Or a hug. LOL.

Michelle, I'll definitely give you a big hug! I had pregnancy headache stuff before and ugh. No fun. I think it was early dehydration, perhaps?

There are TONS of herbs and treatments linked in the OP or in my siggie. You have to drink a LOT of tea to reach the upper limits expressed there though.

If you just want a tea because you think that sounds good, I'd go for a tummy tea. This Happy Tummy Tea here sounds really good to me. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/tea_bev/tea_bev.html Something like this though is treating the symptoms not the root of the issue though. Remember too, if hot liquids aren't working for you, you can always make iced tea or add ice to your liquids.

Another just because. I'm sorry you're feeling icky.

[finnegansmom]

Thanks for the s. :-)

I've actually been drinking the Mother's Milk tea - yogi - and it has fennel in it and seems to be settling my stomach. It just feels good, I'm loving tea right now.
I wish I could snuggle up on the couch, but I work from home - plus with a 13 month old, the second I turn my back he's up to no good. I fear that changing diapers will soon be my complete nemisis. Oh boy. I going to have to tape a deo-disk to my nose just to walk by the diaper pail. LOL.

ETA - you're right about the dehydration - I have been SO thirsty lately. Parched. Nursing alot too. Trying to drink more water.... I tend to forget though.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by finnegansmom

I going to have to tape a deo-disk to my nose just to walk by the diaper pail. LOL.

That sounds attractive! I know a lot of moms swear by putting Vivk's Vapor-rub (or a natural equivalent) directly under their nose to block out any other smells. One more for you.

[veganf]

Originally Posted by Spark

I know a lot of moms swear by putting Vivk's Vapor-rub (or a natural equivalent) directly under their nose to block out any other smells.

OMGosh that stuff makes me want to hurl! ANYTHING minty smelling during pregnancy, forget it!!! No mint tea. No mint toothpaste. Ack.

Sorry, that's just one of the worst for me .

I had to stop taking my DHA supplement today. This seems to happen every time. I cannot stomach the sea scent during the first trimester at all. It's like walking by the seafood counter at the supermarket :Puke I'll have to change to flax oil in smoothies for a while until I can get past it.

[ekblad9]

Yep - I'm sick. I fell awful even WITH the Zofron! In all fairness my youngest was up from midnight to 3:30 a.m. so I got very little sleep last night. Trying to keep up with my herbs/supplements/protein today but it's tough. I really feel worn out. I can't believe I'm not even 6 wks yet.

[veganf]

SH*T. I just threw up in the kitchen sink. Dammit! : The smell of the gas stove used to get me every time.

I'm still waiting on my herb shipment with the wild yam (nobody seems to have it locally right now). I'm gonna get some generic Unisom today and start a half tablet at bedtime.

Grrrrr........

[ekblad9]

I"m so sorry That really stinks. I hope you're feeling better soon.

I have NO signs of pregnancy today. None. I really hope it's just b/c I'm so early still. I took two Zofron yesterday b/c I felt so horrible. Now today, nothing.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by veganf

SH*T. I just threw up in the kitchen sink. Dammit! : The smell of the gas stove used to get me every time.

Errr, I'm sooooooo sorry.

Big to you! I hope your herbs come & they help! Good call on the unisom.

[Lorette]

Originally Posted by Spark

Nettle and RRL have no correlation with helping M/S or nausea. Tannins are a reason that some M/Ws recommend skipping RRL. Here's what we talked about earlier in this thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...0&postcount=63

Wishing you ease & good health.

Spark-
FYI on page 25 of Susun Weed's book she suggests drinking a cup or two of RRL tea per day to remedy morning sickness.
Thanks for all your help!

Lorette

[kamesennin]

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