Mild symptoms do not have a negative effect on the fetus

Diet:

• small frequent meals
• complex carbohydrates before rising such as crackers, toast, or cereal
• have high protein snacks such as yogurt or nuts
• take fluids between meals rather than with meals
• sip carbonated beverages such as ginger ale or sprite in small amounts
• sip clear liquids such as: clear soups or broth, diluted Gatorade, jello water, ginger or any herbal tea with sugar, and popsicles

Helpful medications:

• Vitamin B6 50mg - one by mouth three or four times a day
• Emetrol 15 ml - on arising, can repeat every three hours

Avoid:

• Coffee
• Alcohol
• Iron and vitamins
• Fried foods
• High fat foods
• Spicy foods
• Dairy products

Additional rest periods during the day are encouraged. Call you doctor if you are unable to retain small amounts of liquids for twelve hours.