A current roundup describes parent-approved pregnancy nausea candies, teas, and other remedies, but it does not verify a 2022 award winner or name a winning product. [1] For more detail, see Best of Pregnancy Winner Non-Alcoholic Spirit: What to Know.
That means you should not treat any product in the roundup as the award recipient based on this information alone. The roundup’s description also does not confirm that a particular item is intended to relieve nausea, so the winner’s product name and purpose need to be checked before you rely on them. [1]
Until the award identity is confirmed, use the roundup only as a list of options to look into—not as proof of an award or a promise of relief. [1]
Morning sickness relief options vary, and no product should be presented as a guaranteed fix. You may find that a product does not suit your needs, even if it appears in a remedy roundup. [1]
How common morning sickness relief options work
Dietary adjustments, non-drug approaches, and some medicines are different ways to manage pregnancy nausea and vomiting. [2][3] The options work in different ways, so it helps to understand what each approach involves rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Food and daily habits
Dietary adjustments are one part of nonpharmacological management. [2] In practice, you might notice whether certain foods or eating patterns feel easier to tolerate and make small changes around that. For example, you could try having a simple snack at a time when nausea tends to start, or choose a plainer meal when richer foods feel unappealing. These are practical ways to apply dietary adjustments, not a guarantee that nausea will stop.
Nonpharmacological approaches can also include acupressure. [2] This offers an option that does not involve taking a medicine, though it is a different approach from changing what you eat or discussing a medication. If you are considering a particular technique, ask your pregnancy care provider how to use it safely and appropriately.
Supplements and other treatment options
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is listed as a treatment option for morning sickness. [3] Ginger is another option discussed for pregnancy nausea, and acupressure and dietary adjustments are also included among nonpharmacological approaches. [2] These options are not all the same: vitamin B6 is a supplement, while ginger and acupressure are approaches that do not require a prescription medicine.
Mayo Clinic also lists doxylamine, a medicine, among treatment options for morning sickness. [3] That gives you a broad sense of the approaches discussed: food-related changes, non-drug methods, supplements, and medicines. You can use these categories to frame a conversation about what might fit your situation, rather than assuming one option is the right choice for everyone.
The overall approach to managing pregnancy nausea can begin with nonpharmacological methods, including dietary adjustments, ginger, acupressure, and vitamin B6. [2] Medicines such as doxylamine are also listed as options. [3] Your provider can help you understand how these approaches differ and which ones make sense to discuss for your pregnancy.
What to consider when choosing a relief product
Before choosing a morning sickness relief product, check its ingredients and the kind of relief it claims to provide, then ask your health care provider before using it. [3] A label may describe a supplement, a medicine, or another type of product; read the full ingredient list and directions so you know what you would be considering. If the package makes a claim about easing nausea, compare that claim with what you actually want help with, such as feeling queasy or having trouble keeping food down.
Check the ingredients and claims
Look beyond the front of the package. For example, if a product lists vitamin B6, that is an ingredient used in some morning sickness treatment options; if it lists a medicine such as doxylamine, it is a drug option. [3] Those examples are not a reason to start either one on your own—ask your provider whether the specific product is appropriate for you. [4]
Pay attention to the product’s directions and any cautions on the label, and bring the package or a clear photo of the ingredients to your appointment. This makes it easier to ask about the exact product rather than relying on a broad description like “nausea relief.” For example, you can ask, “Is this ingredient okay for me, and how should I use this product?”
Ask before you try it
Check with your health care provider before taking a supplement or medicine during pregnancy. [4] That applies even if a product is sold over the counter or described as natural; the key step is to review the actual ingredients and directions with your provider. If you already use other products, mention those too so your provider can consider what you are taking.
You can share when the nausea happens, what you have tried, and whether it is affecting eating or drinking. Those details can help make the conversation about what to do next more specific to your situation.
Small steps that may make nausea easier
Small, manageable food choices and ginger may be worth considering for pregnancy nausea, but what feels helpful can differ from person to person. You might try keeping a few familiar foods nearby and noticing which ones sit best, rather than expecting one option to work every time.
Try simple protein foods
A pregnancy-focused food article describes chicken, peanut butter, and beans as protein foods that may help calm nausea. [5] For a concrete start, you could try a small serving of chicken with a meal, spread peanut butter on toast, or add beans to a dish you already enjoy.
Choose an option that feels manageable in the moment. If the smell or thought of one food turns your stomach, there is no need to force it; you can try another familiar food instead.
Consider ginger as an option
Ginger is mentioned as a nonpharmacological approach to nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. [2] You could consider a ginger-containing food or drink if it appeals to you, keeping the choice simple and comfortable.
A remedy may help one person and not another, so pay attention to your own response rather than comparing your experience with someone else’s. If a food or ginger does not suit you, set it aside and focus on options that feel easier to tolerate.
Keep it practical
Try changing one small thing at a time—for example, swapping a food that feels unappealing for a familiar protein option, or trying ginger on a day when it sounds pleasant. This makes it easier to tell what feels comfortable for you without turning meals into a test.
Your preferences can shift, so an approach that feels manageable one day may not feel right the next. Give yourself room to choose what seems tolerable in the moment, and leave out anything that makes eating or drinking feel harder.
Questions to ask before trying a remedy
Is an ingredient or medicine appropriate for my pregnancy and health situation?
Ask your pregnancy care provider or pharmacist about the exact ingredient and product before trying it. This gives you a chance to discuss how it fits your pregnancy and personal health situation, rather than relying on a general recommendation. For example, ask about a named supplement or medicine and share any relevant health concerns or other products you use.
What exactly won the 2022 award, and in which category?
Confirm the product’s exact name and the award category before you publish or rely on a winner claim. Search results that discuss morning sickness remedies do not, by themselves, verify which product won a particular 2022 award or what category it won. Check the original award announcement or another reliable record, and avoid filling in a missing name from a current remedy list.
Does an award mean the product is right for every pregnant person?
No—treat an award as recognition, not as personal medical guidance. A product that received an award may still not fit your health situation, so ask about its ingredients and intended use before trying it. A general product roundup can offer ideas, but it cannot tell you whether a specific option is suitable for you.
What should I ask before I try a product I saw recommended?
Ask what active ingredients it contains, how it is meant to be used, and whether those ingredients are appropriate for you during pregnancy. You can also ask what to do if you are unsure about the label or if the product combines several ingredients. Bring the package or a clear photo of its ingredient list so you and your provider can discuss the exact item rather than guessing from its name.
A practical takeaway for pregnancy nausea relief
The practical takeaway is to choose a nausea-relief approach with your pregnancy care provider, rather than relying on an award label or assuming one remedy will work for everyone.
Options for managing pregnancy nausea include dietary adjustments, ginger, vitamin B6, and medication choices guided by a clinician. [2][3] For example, you can bring up a food-based change, a ginger product, or a vitamin B6 supplement at a prenatal visit and ask which, if any, fits your situation.
Talk with your pregnancy care provider if symptoms persist, and check with them before starting a supplement or medicine. For a practical next step, write down what you have tried and what you want to ask, then bring that list to your next conversation with your provider.