How Can Kate Middleton Cope With Acute Morning Sickness?
Duchess Kate Middleton is pregnant again, that’s the good news. The bad news is that she is once more suffering from acute morning sickness and is reportedly being monitored by doctors at Kensington Palace.
You may remember when Kate was pregnant with her firstborn, Prince George, she landed in the hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition where expectant mothers are nauseous and vomit excessively throughout the day. Unfortunately for the Duchess of Cambridge, it’s happening again.
It is not unusual for women who suffer from hyperemesis gravidarum on their first pregnancy to be affected by it in later pregnancies. Clarence House announced the happy news of Kate Middleton’s second pregnancy, adding that the Duchess is suffering from the condition.
While about 30-percent of all women complain of nausea and vomiting, the symptoms quickly improve after the first trimester in the pregnancy. Only two-percent suffer from the severe condition, which can cause severe dehydration and sends many of these mothers-to-be to the hospital for treatment.
Although we don’t have details as to how far along Kate’s pregnancy is, it appears she hasn’t crossed the 12-week mark yet. After the 16th week, things should settle down for the future Queen of England, according to Fox News contributor, Dr. Manny Alvarez.
Dr. Manny suggests a bland diet to cope with the symptoms of Kate’s morning sickness. This includes mashed potatoes, plain pasta, mashed bananas, and crackers. Alvarez adds the meals should be small, with snacks in between, and Kate should avoid fat, coffee, and tea.
“Medications used for hyperemesis gravidarum include anti-nausea medicines, antacids and antihistamines— vitamin B6 is especially helpful. If the dehydration and nausea are very severe, patients may be treated in the hospital with IV fluids and intravenous medications.”
Dr. Manny has five basic tips to help with Kate Middleton’s morning sickness at home.
- Forget about gaining weight. That will come later and there is plenty of time. In the meantime, Kate should focus on staying hydrated and avoid vomiting, which depletes the body of electrolytes.
- Eliminate triggers that bring on nausea. Strong colognes (watch out Prince William) and food odors are some of the worst offenders for pregnant women. Just tell them to stop, Kate.
- Eat plenty of carbohydrates. A dish of pasta with olive oil and some salt is the perfect meal at this stage. Avoid garlic or other seasonings which can cause heartburn.
- Kate may have to do without her Earl Grey tea for now. Ginger tea is a much better choice and will go a long way to help with that nausea.
- Eat fruits that help digestion such as kiwis and frozen grapes, which are a great snack. Watermelon and cantaloupe are also recommended to prevent nausea.
In general, Dr. Manny advices the Duchess to keep her stomach busy throughout the day and that should help her feel better. Once the hyperemesis gravidarum is gone, the Duchess of Cambridge can start a Mediterranean diet, which is highly recommended for pregnant women.
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