Ginger in Pregnancy: Safety & Nausea

Pregnancy nausea affects 70-80% of all pregnant women. And ginger is one of the few natural remedies that is both clinically effective and safe for pregnant women.

What does science say?

A Cochrane review of 12 randomized controlled trials confirmed: Ginger significantly reduces pregnancy nausea compared to placebo. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends ginger as a first-line treatment for pregnancy nausea.

Safety

Several clinical studies involving over 1,000 pregnant women confirm:

• ✅ No increased risk of birth defects
• ✅ No increased risk of preterm birth
• ✅ No increased risk of low birth weight
• ✅ Safe at doses up to 1g/day

Dosage for Nausea

• Recommended Dose: 250mg, 4x daily (1g total dose)
• Start: as soon as nausea begins (usually weeks 6-12)
• Form: Ginger tea, ginger capsules, or an INTI Organic Ginger Shot
• Timing: in the morning before getting up and before meals

How Ginger Works Against Nausea

Ginger blocks 5-HT3 serotonin receptors — the same target as ondansetron (Zofran). At the same time, it accelerates gastric emptying by 25-50%, which reduces the feeling of fullness that contributes to nausea.

Important Notes

• Do not exceed 1g/day without medical advice
• Inform your midwife or doctor
• For severe hyperemesis gravidarum, medical treatment is required