Ginger in Pregnancy: Safely Treating Morning Sickness

Morning sickness affects up to 80% of all pregnant women. Ginger is one of the most thoroughly researched natural remedies for it — and gynecologists worldwide confirm this. This guide summarizes the most important facts.

How Ginger Fights Morning Sickness

A 2015 Cochrane meta-analysis evaluated 12 randomized studies with over 1,278 pregnant women: Ginger is significantly more effective than placebo. It blocks 5-HT3 receptors in the vomiting center — the same target as the drug Ondansetron, but more gently.

Safety

• No increased risk of birth defects (68,000+ pregnancies studied)
• No impact on birth weight
• No increased risk of premature birth
• ACOG recommends ginger as a first-line treatment

Dosage

• Up to 1.5 grams of dried ginger per day
• Divide into 2-3 doses
• Especially effective in the morning before getting up

An INTI shot in the morning provides an effective dose of organic ginger with turmeric and black pepper.

Ginger vs. Vitamin B6

A study in Obstetrics & Gynecology showed that ginger is equally effective as Vitamin B6 in reducing pregnancy nausea, with fewer side effects.