Pregnancy can have its ups and downs, what with the risk of nausea, fatigue, and whatnot. There's no doubt that future mommies won't want to miss out on this article [1] from June Letters Studio [2]. June shares her own tips for fighting off that tricky and sometimes intimidating first trimester!

While I am now 16+ weeks pregnant and well out of the 1st Trimester haze, I remember it well. I have to admit, I did not get that sick. I felt super nauseated and incredibly fatigued — but I never threw up. Yep, sorry to get gross. I was so sure that I would, but it never came. While I never lost my lunch, I did have full days of nonstop nausea and I was so tired that once I fell asleep in a sample chair at Target. As someone who has struggled with nausea since 7th grade, I think I was a bit more prepared for the 1st trimester than other pregnant women. However I was surprised that this nausea felt quite different, and that things that had comforted me in the past no longer did! Every woman is different so what worked for me may not work for you — but when you are feeling sick — you are willing to try anything! So without further ado — here are my tips for surviving that yucky 1st Trimester.

1. Sea Bands
These are not scientifically proven to do anything, but hey, if the placebo effect helps — I will take it! I found sea bands [3] helpful to relieve nausea especially when I was out and about. I think I felt like I had on a layer of protection that eased my anxiety when heading out into less comfortable environments than my bed and couch.

2. Ginger Lozenge
I purchased these Ginger Tummy Drops [4] and found them to be helpful! They taste good and take your mind off the nausea for a little while. I liked to pop one in after a meal to help ease digestion and also get rid of any bad tastes in my mouth.

3. Peppermint & Ginger Tea
For me, I actually didn't drink the tea that much (hot things were pretty unappealing) but I felt soothed by smelling the tea and inhaling the warm steam. The The Flat: Tips For Longer-Lasting Freshly Cut Flowers [5]