Which action is recommended to help manage morning sickness?

• A. Delay breakfast until late morning
• B. Eat two large meals in the afternoon
• C. Eat some saltine crackers before rising in the morning
• D. Stop eating before bed

Answer: (C)

Morning sickness is often best managed by keeping the stomach from being empty first thing in the morning. Having a small, bland snack before getting out of bed provides a little carbohydrate to settle the stomach and maintain stable blood sugar, which can reduce nausea upon waking. Saltine crackers are a good choice because they’re bland, easy to digest, low in fat, and have a neutral smell, making them gentle on the stomach and less likely to trigger nausea.

Delaying breakfast leaves the stomach empty longer and can worsen morning symptoms. Eating two large meals in the afternoon doesn’t address nausea early in the day and can cause fullness or reflux later. Stopping eating before bed removes a helpful nighttime buffer that can prevent morning nausea; a light snack at bedtime is often more appropriate for many pregnant individuals.