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What is the best way to cope with morning sickness?
It's very important to keep blood sugar levels stable, so frequent, small, healthy meals throughout the day which contain both protein and carbohydrates, rather than three large ones. In some cases morning sickness may be caused by nutritional deficiencies. Make sure you include foods that contain good levels of B6 and zinc in your diet by upping your intake of dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables and yeast extract, lean meats, wholegrain cereals, canned sardines and eggs. Try to rest as much as possible, avoid fatty or spicy foods and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Sometimes sipping ginger tea can help, and acupuncture can be useful (contact the British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk for a reliable practitioner).