💦 Managing symptoms

• Nausea / morning sickness

  • Morning sickness overview

  • A variety of methods for treatment

  • Other possible treatments to consider

    • Preggie Pop Drop - “a natural solution for pregnancy-induced nausea made with essential oils”

      • Further info on use of essential oils in pregnancy

        • “Essential oils for nausea”

        • “What you need to know about essential oils for pregnancy”

    • Ginger tea

    • Pink Stork Organic Morning Sickness Pregnancy Tea

    • Natalist Nausea Relief Tea

    • Gentle walking

    • Restorative yoga and stretching

• Cravings

  • “Coping with pregnancy food cravings”

  • “An OB/GYN's guide to pregnancy cravings”

• Insomnia

  • “Pregnancy insomnia”

  • Unisom — ask your doctor before use

  • Magnesium supplements may not be necessary/helpful — read more here

• Fatigue

  • “Fatigue during pregnancy”

  • Manage blood sugar levels

  • Take naps as much as possible

• Skin blemishes

  • How to treat pregnancy acne

  • During pregnancy, avoid salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, retinols, and other common skincare ingredients that might pose a risk to your growing baby — see a list here

  • List of pregnancy-safe skincare and makeup products

  • FYI, there is no clinical evidence to support claims that topical skincare products (e.g. creams, serums, oils, lotions) can prevent stretch marks. Save your money!

• False contractions

  • “Braxton Hicks: False vs. real labor”

  • Hot water bottle / electric heating pad

  • Kindred Bravely Soothing Fourth Trimester Underwear with Gel Pack

• Discomfort & cramps at night

  • Pregnancy pillows

    • Babybub

    • Newton Baby

  • Leg cramps

    • “What causes leg cramps during pregnancy, and can they be prevented?”