Hannah,  London

I bought these instead of the other flavours because I was fascinated with 'cola' in my pregnancy - these really worked for me

Debbie,  basildon

My daughter loves these too! They helped me with my nausea

Lauren Bryant,  Cambs

Prompt delivery and they worked well on my morning sickness

Tracy Kirkham,  West Midlands

THE QUEASY DROPS/PREGGIE POPS HAVE BEEN A GODSEND ON CAR JOURNEYS WITH THE CHILDREN LOVELY FLAVOURS NOT JUST FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS I FIND THAT THEY CALM THE CHILDREN ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL TOO!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's in Preggie Pops and how do they work?

Childbirth educators have historically recommended sour flavoured pops for labour because they were perceived to be less likely to exacerbate queasy stomachs. Lavender has been widely used in aromatherapy for relaxation and sometimes for upset stomach as well. Mint has long been used in both oral and aromatherapies for upset tummies. Ginger is an ancient remedy for tummy troubles and research shows that mint has been used for over a hundred years.

These natural essences from these sources is used to flavour Preggie Pops. The mode of delivery in the Preggie Pops is therapeutic as only a small amount is delivered to the stomach at a time.

In development of Preggie Pops is also incorporated what women requested or recommended. These pops are used by women in labour as well and the makers of Preggie Pops have tried to address each phase with specific flavours. However, our customers report using all flavours with success for both labour and pregnancy.

Preggie Pops use only natural flavours and colours and there are no medications to interfere with other therapies or complicate your pregnancy.

In summary:

Preggie Pops are naturally flavoured

Have natural ingredients

Aromatherapy Mode of delivery

And, they are safe because they are all natural

What can you tell me about the amount of specific herbal ingredients used for efficacy?

Preggie Pops have their own special recipe and while our customers report it is very effective, it is far less than the large quantities often used to obtain results in large research models. We believe this is because of the combination of elements working together in this product. For instance, when you have a pill form of "x" number of milligrams of lavender or ginger you have separated out some other elements, such as the aromatherapy component, which we feel can be of significant value. With our mints, for example, customers report feeling better even as they inhale the fragrance.

I know someone who uses Preggie Pops for air travel sickness, have you heard this?

Many customers report using our Preggie Pops for motion sickness with good success.

Do all of the Preggie Pops have ginger in them?

No, the other flavours do not contain ginger. However, the other flavors, such as the sours or mints also have a long history of being used to soothe tummies in their own right.

Are Preggie Pops kosher?

Yes, Kof-K certified.

I now have gestational diabetes and wonder if I can still use Preggie Pops?

You may want to order sugarfree Queasy Pops. They are available in two flavours: ginger and sour raspberry. Splenda is used to sweeten these popular Pops and they have 0 net carbs.

Otherwise, since you have gestational diabetes you are in a bit of a quandary. Gestational diabetes is nothing to take casually. You will need to take your healthcare provider and dieticians advice on how many carbohydrates (for example; sugar, corn syrup) you can safely allow yourself. They are your healthcare team. Many pregnant women have glucose intolerance, which is less severe but still requires you to be careful with sugars and starches. Our pops do have carbohydrates; in fact, this is part of what makes them work for some women.

One concern would be that you don't use so many Preggie Pops that you are always substituting a simple sugar (lollipop) for your carbohydrate serving. Simple sugars are good for energy but do not contain the vitamins, minerals or fiber that a more complex carbohydrate like beans, whole grain bread or a potato would give you. On the other hand, if you are going to bring that potato up later, it won't do you much good either, so play it by ear and keep close tabs with your health care providers so you will have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Do Preggie Pops work for everyone?

Each person responds in their own way to any therapy. Therefore, nothing works for everyone. However, we have many, many, satisfied customers and you can read what they have to say on our website.

I am a repeat customer and Preggie Pops are the only thing that works for me. How many Preggie Pops can I eat a day?

The limit as to how many Preggie Pops can be consumed in a day is really an individual call.

There is no known danger limit, as all ingredients are food quality and natural products; however, use your common sense. If you are pregnant, (some of our customers are on chemo or have motion sickness), you will need to include vitamin, mineral and fibre sources in your allotment of daily carbohydrate calories. Preggie Pops have about 40 calories each. If you are on an 1800 calorie diet and had 45% of your calories allocated as carbohydrates this would be about 800 calories a day for the carbohydrate budget. Included in this allotment we're expecting your healthcare provider would want you to have mostly whole grains, starchy vegetables and fruits. We always recommend you ask your healthcare provider, or dietician, the same question you asked us, because we do not know your individual health history. Some women have special concerns, such as gestational diabetes, and each special health concern will require the answer to be individualized. Some women have reported eating as many as 6 pops a day which would still leave room for some other high quality foods.

Are Preggie Pops absolutely safe for pregnancy?

We have absolutely no reason to believe Preggie Pops are not safe. There is neither any medication, nor any newly created substance in them. All the ingredients are natural food items.

On the other hand, each of us is a unique individual and we must use our common sense when considering a new product. For instance, a diabetic would need to figure the grams of carbohydrate of a Preggie Pop into her meal plan. If you have any food allergies this would have to be considered. It is important to be a conscientious consumer and ask about the safety of anything you consume when pregnant. Please discuss your questions with your healthcare provider before considering any product safe in pregnancy.

Can the ginger in Preggie Pops cause uterine contractions?

Ginger is a well known remedy for nauseated people. The pharmacologist at Preggie Pops tells us that the studies she has seen report that a person would have to ingest greater than 250 mg a day of pure ginger extract to cause any adverse reaction. Preggie Pops use only a trace amount of actual ginger for the natural flavour used. Therefore we consider Preggie Pops quite safe. As always, you should consult your healthcare provider on a question of this nature, and follow their advice.

Forget "morning" sickness, I have "all day sickness" and can't keep anything down. I want to try Preggie Pops but can you give me any other tips for morning sickness?

You are not alone. "Morning sickness" is somewhat of a misnomer because many women do suffer throughout the day. Try to relax and eat only what sounds good to you for the time being. This phase should pass sooner or later. Some food is better than no food.

Always keep your health care provider informed of what is going on during this time to insure the best care. Some women will actually need to have intravenous fluids due to dehydration. Your healthcare provider needs to be aware of your condition to help you maintain a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Other tips include:

1) A snack of protein plus carbohydrate (cheese or peanut butter and crackers)

2) Mixing salty and tart (lemonade and potato chips)

3) Avoiding large meals, greasy foods, and strong smelling foods.

4) You might try keeping a nonperishable snack next to your bed and eating it before you get up for the day.

5) Get some fresh air.

Remember, the baby acts as a good parasite and is quite small in the first three months, nutrition-wise you are the one more likely to suffer (i.e., anaemia) if it continues throughout, or beyond, the 1st three months.

Take solace in the fact that morning sickness is considered a positive sign of pregnancy.

What about using honey instead of corn syrup or sugar?

Makers of Preggie Pops have considered the honey idea but have not offered a product yet. In our human digestion the sugar, honey and corn syrup all end up as the same thing; glucose. The difficulty with honey seems to be getting a pop mixture that has reasonable shelf life and ability to cook into the right consistency, hardness and resistance to moisture in the air.

Will Preggie Pops help my heartburn?

While we do not market our product for heartburn, if you check our testimonials you will see that some customers are using them for relief. Mint is probably the best bet. However, our heartburn suggestions include:

- Eat smaller more frequent meals.

- Avoid foods which you KNOW cause heartburn for you.

- Try taking meals and beverages separately to keep from over filling your stomach.

- Try cold or cool foods instead of hot meals.

- If your healthcare provider approves you could try an antacid

- Don't lay down right after eating.

- Talk to your healthcare provider.

When do you consider Preggie Pops to be expired?

We state an expiration of nine months on the Preggie Pops

Do Queasy pops really work?

Because a queasy stomach can have many sources, there is no perfect solution for everyone. We were careful in researching our flavours to select a variety of choices in order that people could find one that worked for them. In fact, we have received great feedback from people who say our pops relieved their nausea from car sickness, riding in airplanes, on boats, and also morning sickness. Because no specific herb or natural product is perfect for everyone, we provide a variety of flavours. Try each to find your solution.

Queasy Pops, what sort of name is that anyway?

We were looking for a name that would be easily recognized by the people we wish to help. Since “queasy” was a word frequently used by people with motion sickness, dizziness or morning sickness, it seemed perfect to speak to those in need of Queasy Pops. It is a general term and doesn’t specify the source of the discomfort, making it the right choice for it’s many applications.

How do Queasy Pops work?

Many of these elements have been used for centuries. Specific tastes have been found to affect the nervous pathways stemming from the cranial nerves. Interestingly enough, research is ongoing on specific flavour stimulation of the trigeminal nerve associated with nausea relief. Tremendous energy has gone into formulating these flavours and continues.

Why are there so many flavours?

Research and experience in the health field, and in life, have taught us that there is more than one way to solve a problem. We have customers that only order one flavour, telling us it works best for them. We always listen to our customers finding them a true source of wisdom. We generally urge you to try our variety pack to see what helps you the most, and then order your favorite.