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Checklist: Best Foods for Morning Sickness and Constipation

from American Baby

When morning sickness hits, you might want to consider grabbing one of these items from your refrigerator or cupboard:

Anything ginger
Carbonated drinks (without artificial sweeteners)
Crackers
Hard candies
Herbal teas (red raspberry, lemon, spearmint, peppermint, peach, or chamomile)
Lemon
Potato chips
Pretzels
Protein bars
Toast
Yogurt

If constipation is your problem, the answer is simple: fiber, fiber, fiber. Here's a list of low-maintenance, high-fiber foods that might ease your trouble:

Apple and prune juices
Barley
Beans and peas
Bran
Dark-colored fruits and vegetables
Leafy greens
Nuts and seeds
Oats and oatmeal
Prunes and figs
Whole grain breads and cereals

All content here, including advice from doctors and other health professionals, should be considered as opinion only. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

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