Activated Charcoal

I use to work on an ambulance. We used activated charcoal for poisonings and overdoses following oral ingestion. It is suppose to bind to the poison and keep it from being absorbed in the intestines. I have never heard of it being used for nausea. It is the body's hormones levels during pregnancy that cause nausea. Activated charcoal does not affect hormone levels. I do not see how activated charcoal would be effective for morning sickness. I would definetly ask your OB/GYN about it before trying it. Activated charcoal will not make you vomit, but will make your stool black. I don't know how much absorbtion occurs in the stomach. It may absorb good things too, like nutrients and calcium that a pregnant body needs. So if used frequently your body may not get every thing it needs. I would definitely talk to your doctor first. Ginger ale and ginger candy(lolli pops) worked for me.

I was told during one of my natural child birth classes that activated charcoal is safe while pregnant.

Charcoal is used to pull toxins from the body and reduce gas, bloating and constipation.I have never heard of it being used to morning sickness. Have you tried all the other options? Peppermint, Ginger, Vitamin B6?

I really don't know about it, so I probably shouldn't be responding, but it sounds a little creepy to be using while pregnant, or otherwise.

In my experience morning sickness is just one of those unpleasant side effects of pregnancy, and there's not much you can do about it except wait a month or two. Nothing I ever tried worked, including those pressure point wrist bands.

I cannot imagine charcoal doing ANYTHING but making you feel more sick - morning sickness is hormonal, and activated charcoal has no effect on the level of hormones in your body.

Activated Charcoal is generally used to induce vomiting in cases of overdose. It can be used to treat gas or diarrhea as well, but I'm not sure you should use it during pregnancy unless you want to vomit. I always just ate a cracker before I got out of bed, then had a cup of herbal tea, and never had any problems. Good luck!