How to Help a Mom Through Her Morning Sickness

The mom experiencing slight to severe nausea from her pregnancy needs your support! Here are THE top 4 best ways to help her cope.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sympathy
• Concern
• Love
• Creativity
• Resourcefulness

1. Help with the duties and responsibilities that she is struggling with. Offer to do specific jobs that would help her, or her family; meals, laundry, dishes, and childcare are welcomed gifts of time.
2. Give her a card of encouragement. Send flowers or something pretty to look at. Beautiful things can be uplifting to see. A small token of kindness can go a long way to encourage her.
3. Humor can be a welcome addition to her day. A funny book, movie, or even yourself (can you tell a joke?)…may bring a smile. Making her laugh can be a much needed and great relief. Use encouraging words and tender comments. All conversations need to be optimistic and focus on the positive.
4. Read to her. Write her a poem. Sing, if she wants you to.
   It’s nice for her to know that she is cared for. Be supportive. Even though you cannot truly relate…Nausea is real and miserable ... try to understand how she feels!

Tips & Warnings

• Be creative and resourceful in finding ways to show her your love. What can you come up with?
• Be aware ... her nose is extremely sensitive. Don't come near her if you have the slightest scent of cologne, aftershave, perfume, fabric softener, smoke, etc.