As symptoms of morning sickness differ between women, with some experiencing mild nausea and others severe vomiting, there is unfortunately no ' one works for all' cure however, if you're suffering there are a number of remedies that can help.

• You may find that it helps to change your eating habits slightly so that instead of eating three 'main' meals a day, you have a smaller snack every few hours. This will help to keep your blood sugar levels stable, avoiding the 'sugar related' highs and lows that can make your nausea worse and will also help to keep indigestion and heartburn to a minimum. In general, it's better to go for plainer, low fat, carbohydrate rich foods than anything too rich, spicy or flavoured. However, if you are struggling to face food you should focus on eating whatever you can even if it's not 'by the book' healthy. Biscuits, crackers, dried fruit and nuts always make a handy morning sickness beating snack as they tend to be quite inoffensive to the stomach.
• You'll tend to find that morning sickness is often triggered or made worse by certain smells and certain foods (potentially even those you loved before you became pregnant) so wherever possible it's best to avoid these. Keeping a hanky with a few drops of your favourite essential oil dotted on to hand can be good for a little relieve if you're in a situation where you can't escape a 'nauseating' smell.
• If your sickness is particularly bad in the morning you may find that it helps to keep a couple of crackers or biscuits by your bed to snack on if you wake in the night or first thing in the morning before you get up as this can help to raise your blood sugar levels before you start moving around.
• Make sure to keep your fluid intake up by drinking plenty of water and other soft drinks, this is especially important if you are actually being sick. While you should try and avoid caffeinated or sugary drinks you may find that fizzy beverages do a better job of settling your stomach, so it's worth giving it a go.
• Morning sickness is generally accepted to get worse if you are tired, anxious or stressed so while it's easier said than done it really is important to take it easy and get plenty of rest and relaxation. Even though it may not help your sickness directly, you can often feel much better after talking about what you're going through so whether it's to a partner or friends, offloading whatever is bothering you can really help you to feel better.
• A number of studies have suggested that vitamin B6 can help to relieve the feeling of nausea experienced in pregnancy and while supplements are favoured by some (although you should check with your doctor before taking them) you can boost your B6 intake by eating whole grains, bananas, corn , nuts, avocado, lean meat and fish. Vitamin B12 is said by some to relieve sickness and can be found in eggs, dairy products and meat.
• Many women find that alternative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology and aromatherapy help them get through the morning sickness phase. However, if this is of interest to you it's important to seek treatment from a qualified practitioner who has sufficient experience in treating women through pregnancy.
• Travel sickness 'acupressure' bands are used by a number of women to treat morning sickness with great success. These are worn on the wrists, are readily available from supermarkets and chemists and can be a cheaper alternative to 'alternative therapies'. If you're going to try this out do take the time to follow the instructions and position the bands correctly so that you get the full benefit.
• The taste or smell of peppermint or spearmint can help to relieve nausea for some women. Try sucking on sugar free mints, drinking mint tea, swilling mouthwash or keeping a hanky soaked with a few drops of mint essential oil to hand for a breath of 'fresh air' when you need it.
• Ginger is renowned for its sickness relieving properties (although it doesn't work for everybody) so it's well worth a try. Ginger tea (made with ginger teabags or grated fresh ginger), ginger capsules or even ginger biscuits can help to settle your stomach.
• Citrus fruits are another sickness relieving remedy to try as the fresh smell of lemon, lime or grapefruit can help to refresh you when you are feeling under the weather. Try dripping citrus essential oils onto a hanky or adding slices of lemon or lime to chilled or boiling water for a refreshing drink.