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As much as 80% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness. The name morning sickness is somewhat misleading however though as a large number of these women suffer with these symptoms all through the day and not just in the morning.

Low blood sugar and dramatic hormonal changes that take place during the early stages of pregnancy are thought to be the causes. A definitive cause for this condition, however, has not been determined by any specific research. Many pregnant women seek out a cure for morning sickness to help alleviate their debilitating symptoms and allow them to return to their normal daily activities. Most medical professionals, however, are extremely reluctant to prescribe any medication to a pregnant woman.

While there is no scientific research to conclude that herbs are safe for use by a pregnant woman, some suggest herbal remedies for relief. There are, however, many old fashioned cures and suggestions to alleviate the symptoms including: Getting out of bed slowly; Drinking tea the first thing in the morning; Eating saltine crackers; Having small meals throughout the day; Avoiding warm places, and; Avoiding fried and spicy food. Most pregnant women prefer homeopathic solutions are known not to cause any harm to your unborn child.

Breastfeeding has many advantages for both the baby and the mother. There are many substances in breast milk that can’t be found in cow’s milk. More so, there are fewer complications associated with breast milk than with cow’s milk.

It has been advertised time and again that it is best for the babies if they are breastfed for the first six months even up to two years. So why is breast milk so beneficial for the baby? First of all, only breast milk contains colostrums which are essential for the baby to take. Commercially-made milks cannot simulate the colostrums made by a mother. The colostrums contain natural antibodies and immune globulins that are responsible for keeping the baby free from illness for the first few months of its life.

Another advantage breast milk has over cow’s milk is that it allows the mother to save as cow’s milk can be expensive. The baby can better adapt to breast milk. Their feces are not smelly and they don’t have any difficulty defecating compared to cow’s milk. Breastfeeding has also been approved to be one of the family planning methods that a family can observe.