My doctor prescribed me the drug Zofran because I was pregnant and having morning (day, and night) sickness and was losing weight at each visit.  I was 19 weeks pregnant when it was prescribed.  Zofran is usually prescribed to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.  It "blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting."  It is ...

With my first pregnancy I used preggie pops and preggie pop drops non stop.  They were fabulous but hard to find and pricey.This pregnancy I have found a new favorite love to rid me of nausea.  The Trader Joe's Organic Lollipop!.  Not only is it made of all organic ingredients it also surprisingly comes in the same flavors as the preggie pops: Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, waterm...

After coming down with a nasty stomach flu I ran out to the closest pharmacy to get some anti nauseant. Gravol is always a safe bet, and the soft gels were a form that I had yet to try. This was the perfect time, and I am glad that I discovered this new form of medication we are all familiar with.  Gravol is such a multi use medication and something that I usually always have in the house ...

Like many alternative medicine supplements, ginger can be used for a small list of remedies. One of my favorite sources of alternative medicine is wholehealthmd.com. To read more about the medicinal uses of ginger please click here: wholehealthmd.comThe number one reason why I use ginger is for allergy relief, specifically to help to drain the fluid buildup in my ears. Ginger is a natural decon...

When I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter, I was dreading the inevitable morning sickness (which, incidentally, lasts ALL day!). Then a friend of mine gave me a container of Preggie Pop Drops as a congratulations gift. I was skeptical, but figured, worst case scenario, they were a yummy candy.Preggie Pop Drops are an organic candy that contains all-natural, homeopathic i...

I have had terrible morning sickness with my pregnancy.  On the advice of my midwife I tried taking vitamin b-6.The pills are small and easy to swallow.  They are 100mg.  You take on every morning and it somehow battles the morning sickness while giving you a burst of much needed energy.  I was a little leery of taking anything at all during my pregnancy, but I was unable to...

  My husband and I normally use Pepto Bismol when we suffer from heartburn. This past weekend we decided to try something different. Instead of the regular name brand we normally buy, I decided to purchase Life Brand Bismuth. This brand is sugar free which is always a plus, and it still comes in Cherry flavor. Once my husband used this product, I decided to ask him a few questions about it...

I am 4 months pregnant at the moment and in the early stages of my pregnancy, the first trimester, I could notice the change of my food habit. I don't like taking anything and feel as if my stomach is full. In connection to my early stages of pregnancy, I had developed digestive disorders, with some bloating and infrequent bowel movement or constipations. I was surprised...