Even though the term ''morning sickness'' has the word ''morning'' in its name, it can actually occur anytime during the day. And while it is most frequent in the first trimester of pregnancy, it can accompany a woman till its very end. A number of ladies report experiencing projectile vomiting while pregnant, while some even report throwing up a yellow bile. Why is that?

Why Do You Throw Up Yellow Bile While Pregnant?

This usually occurs when your stomach is empty, which is why it is more frequent in the morning. The possibility of it occurring is also higher when you are dealing with morning sickness; however, there is no need to panic. Throwing up bile while pregnant isn't serious, but it can be associated with a couple of risks:

• Dehydration
• The risk of acidic substance injuring your gums and teeth, and thus causing various dental problems
• Development of inflammation and ulcers inside of your mouth due to the frequency of vomiting

If you have any concerns regarding the vomiting, talk to your doctor. This is especially important if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, headaches or cramping, as you could be dealing with one of these underlying conditions:

• Intestinal Blockage: This condition occurs as a result of the obstruction of the large or small intestine. This obstruction can either totally or partially prohibit the food and fluids from passing through. Because of this, the pressure inside of the intestine starts to rise, and ultimately, it leads to its rupture. The rupture further leads to the leakage of the blocked items into the abdominal cavity, which is why you end up throwing up yellowish bile.
• Upper Respiratory Inflammation: Inflammations of the respiratory tract such as pneumonia could cause throwing up bile while pregnant. This bile is actually the mucus that your body accumulates while you are under the weather.

What Can You Do to Deal with Throwing Up Bile?

The following remedies can help ease this condition if there aren't any underlying causes to it. Of course, talk to your doctor before trying any of these.

1. Avoid Foods That Are Hard to Digest

Certain foods are tricky to digest and could even lead to constipation, diarrhea or vomiting. You should avoid consuming these:

• Acidic and hot foods
• Fried/greasy foods
• Foods rich in fat, such as red meat, cheese, butter
• Packaged foods
• Foods with onions or tomatoes
• Sweeteners
• Dressings that contain vinegar

2. Take Ginger to Suppress Excess Bile

Ginger is known for its many beneficial properties, one of which is the ability to soothe the digestive tract. It minimizes abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and improves digestion by releasing digestive juices.

If you are looking to consume ginger as a way to stop throwing up bile while pregnant, it would be best to consume it raw. However, as it is quite spicy and not everybody likes that, you can try the following alternative.

• Get a glass and fill it with water.
• Mix a teaspoon of grated ginger with water.
• Pour 2 teaspoons of lemon juice into the mixture.
• Stir well and consume 4 glasses of this drink a day.

3. Raise Your Bed

Raise your bed 10 to 15 cm so that your upper respiratory tract ends up being at a higher level. This will aid your digestion and prohibit you from throwing up in the morning.

4. Do Not Lie Down Immediately After Eating

Never go to sleep as soon as you finish eating. Get into a sitting position at least half an hour before sleep to allow your digestive system to begin processing the food. Doing this will help you minimize the possibility of throwing up bile while pregnant, and overall, make you feel much better.

5. Take Small Amount of Frequent Meals

Eating small, more frequent meals helps reduce the pressure on your esophageal sphincter. The reduced pressure prohibits the valve from opening when it shouldn't, and thus also prohibits the vomiting.

6. Stay Hydrated

If you want to minimize vomiting, staying hydrated is your best bet. Just make sure that you are getting enough of water and eating lots of fruits rich in this fluid, such as watermelon, grapefruit, and strawberries.

7. Be Relaxed

Just like rest is an essential part of the treatment of any illness, it is also an essential part of the treatment of digestive problems.

You can try relaxing a bit by doing yoga, meditating, or listening to some nice music.