MORNING SICKNESS | Strategies to battle nausea

Before you get out of bed in the morning, eat dry toast, crackers or cookies -- whatever works best. Allow about 20 minutes for the food to settle before rising.
Move slowly -- allow yourself a few extra minutes when getting out of bed to balance your body and your brain.
Keep dry crackers with you at all times to satisfy sudden hunger and to quell nausea.
Have breakfast items on hand so you don't have to go rummaging through your cupboards or refrigerator.
Avoid sudden movement after eating or drinking.
Don't let your stomach go empty -- eat small frequent meals. Small meals are easier to digest than larger ones.
Try to include protein in your meals, especially at dinner.
Drink plenty of fluids. Try to eat fruit and vegetables with a high water content, such as melons, citrus fruits and salads.
Don't mix liquids and solids -- eat and then wait 20 minutes before drinking.
Avoid greasy or fatty fried foods, especially fast food.
Avoid highly seasoned foods.
Avoid caffeinated beverages.
Eat Popsicles, fruit ice or sherbet between meals. Chew ice or suck on an ice cube. Sip cold Gatorade or ginger ale.
When you cook, open windows to eliminate cooking odors.
Get plenty of rest. Physical and emotional fatigue can exacerbate nausea.
Get plenty of fresh air. Go for a walk in the middle of the day. Make sure your workspace is well ventilated and not too hot. Take deep breaths of fresh air from time to time.
Take your prenatal vitamins at night. Consult your doctor to change brands if your vitamin makes you nauseated (some brands are more easily tolerated).
Continue taking folic acid supplement even if you stop taking a prenatal vitamin.
Do not take any medication for nausea or vomiting unless prescribed by your doctor.
XExcerpted from the No More Boring Breakfasts chapter