Pregnancy is a super exciting time for a couple. But it also means that over the next 9 months you will be struggling with changes in your body, your digestions and your hormones will be all over the place. There’s an inner struggle that comes along with pregnancy. Our bodies and needs change rapidly.
In the initial months, nausea and heartburn are a constant companion for a lot of new mom’s to be. We asked an expert on how one can handle this. Dr Vanshika Gupta Adukia is a Pregnancy/Childbirth & Lactation Specialist and a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. Today’s she’s sharing some tips & hacks that can make your pregnancy journey more comfortable – whether you want to increase your fluid intake, deal with nausea or acid reflux.
Try these 3 home remedies out and simplify your pregnancy journey!
#1 Pregnancy Hack for Fluid Intake
What You Need:
- 1/2 Tsp Rock Salt/Pink Salt
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- Water
Method
- Put all the ingredients into a glass & stir well.
- Allow the chia seeds to swell up
- Sip on a fibre & magnesium-rich drink!
#2 Pregnancy Hack with Nausea
What You Need:
- Ginger
- Lemon Juice
- Pink Salt/ Rock Salt
- Glass Bottle
Method
- Slice the ginger into thin strips
- Add lemon juice & salt.
- Leave in the bottle for 48 hours
# 3 Pregnancy Hack for Indigestion & Acid Reflux
What You Need:
- Ice Cubes
- Anti-acid like Digene
Method
- Put ice cubes into a bowl.
- Add the anti-acid and let it melt a little
- Suck on it to beat the heat & the nausea
To watch the full video where Dr Adukia explains the benefits and the effects of each ingredient, head to our YouTube channel. Stay tuned for tips & advice to make your pregnancy journey easier!