by Amy Wood

Created on: April 21, 2009

As the mother of two boys with another on the way I have been through enough pregnancy experiences to write a book. When I was pregnant with my first one of the first issues that I faced was severe morning sickness. It lasted all day for about 2months. About a month into this period my doctor became very concerned that I was actually losing weight instead of gaining it. Well, how can you gain weight when you can't keep anything down? He prescribed anti-nausea medication and told me to begin taking it immediately. Now, I am usually the type of person that does whatever the doctor says to do but this time I was nervous. Isn't there a chance of harming the fetus? My doctor assured me that I would do more harm if I didn't start eating better and gaining the necessary weight. So, I took the medication and within a week felt better. Not 100% better, but well enough that I could eat and provide my baby with the nourishment that he needed. I quickly realised that this was just something that I was going to have to do to ensure the well-being of my child.

I believe that if a woman is having a severe case of morning sickness that the benefits of an anti-nausea medication out way the risks. You baby counts on you to supply him or her with food for 9 months. How can you do that when you can't even keep yourself healthy because you are forever in the bathroom? I understand that many pregnant women are very nervous to take any medication, and rightfully so. It seems that when you are pregnant you have to watch every little thing that you eat or drink as well as your surroundings. However this is one time that it is in the best interest of you and your baby to take the medication. When I was pregnant with my second I had to take the medication again and this time I felt more relaxed about it. I am 3 weeks pregnant with my third baby and will do the same if need be. I would also advise mothers to be to not feel guilty if you have to take something during pregnancy. If your doctor thinks that anti-nausea medication or any other medication will help then do it, for yourself and your baby. It's just one of the many things you'll have to do for this little miracle. When you are well nourished so is your baby, and that's the most important job you have right now. To nourish and protect your miracle. By taking care of yourself you are giving your baby the best possible start at life when he or she enters the world. When you look into their eyes for the first time and feel that instant bond with your child, you will be thankful that you did the very best that you could do.

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