b'Call the clinic at 885-9606 if you are unable to keep any food down for 24 hours or longer or if you are unable to keep any liquids down for more than 12 hours.Please go to the ER on the weekends and nights.NAUSEA AND VOMITING WORKING DURING PREGNANCYApproximately one half of all pregnant women willMost pregnant women are able to work until they experience nausea and/or vomiting in pregnancy.deliver.Occasionally, medical problems occur that may Often it peaks at the 10th week and usually goes awayrequire you to be off work prior to your delivery.In this by the 14th week. The following tips are helpful: case, we can evaluate your situation and assist you with reviewing your options.If needed, the earliest you mayEat small meals frequently, including times whentake off from work and qualify for Temporary Disability you are up at night, with an emphasis on proteinInsurance (TDI) is at 36 weeks of pregnancy,.and complex carbohydrates. Try to eat before you are nauseated. Keeping your blood sugar fromIf you are employed, you must contact your Human falling too low can prevent nausea. Resources department to verify your benefits. Eat as soon as you wake up in the morning and tryPlease let us know the first day you were unable to not to go longer than 2-3 hours without snacking.work. We require one week to complete the form and Carry nutritious snacks with you. have it signed by a doctor. We will call you when yourDrink plenty of fluids. Drinking between meals mayform is ready or will mail it to you if you provide a self-be helpful. addressed stamped envelope with the form. Try sipping ginger tea or ginger ale throughout the day. Suck on lemon, ginger or fireball candies. VISIT YOUR DENTIST Sea band bracelets (sold at drug stores) activate pressure points on your wrists that relieve nausea. Care for your teeth is as important, if not moreVitamin B6, 25mg, four times a day. important, during pregnancy as it is at other times.Doxylamine Succinate (Unisom tabs, NOT gelcaps).Poor dental health can lead to preterm labor. For HALF of a tablet with 50mg of Vitamin B6. This willdental x-rays of pregnant women, double shielding is help nausea but will make you sleepy. used. If you need dental work, local anesthetic, suchIf your prenatal vitamin aggravates your nausea, tryas Novocain, is safe. Avoid nitrous oxide gas. If your adult chewable vitamins. dentist feels that you need pain medication, TylenolAcupuncture has been helpful for some women. Bewith Codeine or Vicodin is safe. Your dentist can also sure to tell your practitioner you are pregnant andprescribe certain antibiotics that are safe during see one who is experienced in treating pregnantpregnancy.women. Avoid acidic foods on an empty stomach. Avoid greasy or oily foods. Nothing fried! Avoid strong odors. Open windows when someone is cooking.'