Patient's question:
Hello:I am almost four months pregnant, but I'm still vomiting. Basically, I throw up twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening. Is there any way to help with this? It seems like others stop vomiting by this stage, but I don't know why. Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
To alleviate symptoms of morning sickness, you can consume fruits and their products such as hawthorn, tangerines, and bayberries, as these foods contain a high amount of organic acids. These acids can stimulate the secretion of glands in the stomach wall, increase stomach acid, enhance the activity of digestive enzymes, promote gastrointestinal motility, and boost appetite, thereby aiding in the digestion and absorption of food.In terms of dietary adjustments, it varies from person to person, but generally, easily digestible foods are preferred. Examples include bread, biscuits, fruit juice, honey, jam, and pastries. You can also eat some protein-rich foods such as eggs, animal liver, lean meat, fish and shrimp, dairy products, and soy products. In particular, catfish is especially effective in alleviating morning sickness.