Many of my pregnant friends’ main complaint is the morning sickness they experience. It can be debilitating and inconvenient. I have seen a strong connection between magnesium deficiency and morning sickness. Magnesium deficiency is a big culprit in morning sickness as are deficiencies in B6 and B12, which help the body absorb magnesium. Calcium and Vitamin D are also important for magnesium absorption. Getting these levels up before pregnancy can help tremendously. Below are some foods that have high amounts of magnesium that increase your levels to prepare you for pregnancy.
Foods recommended are:
- Bone broth
- Leafy green vegetables
- Pumpkins and sunflower seeds
- Shellfish
- Liver
- Salmon
- Crab
- Unprocessed hard cheese
- Eggs
If you are already pregnant and experiencing morning sickness the above foods will help increase magnesium levels, but will probably not alleviate symptoms right away.
If you need to increase your magnesium faster then I recommend supplementing with magnesium oil that needs to be rubbed into the skin liberally or Magnesium glycinate chelate capsules which are known for having less of an affect on your stools. Magnesium can loosen the stools, you will know you are getting too much if stools become too loose. You can also change your prenatal vitamin to one that is more easily absorbed.
- Get more sun and go out without sunscreen in the middle of the day if possible. It’s best to aim for at least 10 minutes per day.
- Eat before you get out of bed because low blood sugar levels can make nausea worse. Keep things like hard cheese, apples, bananas and nuts by your bed. Eat more frequently, about every 2 to 3 hours.
I hope these tips help you with your morning sickness. I wish you a healthy pregnancy and a happy and beautiful baby!