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Nausea can be prevented by:

eating frequent small meals instead of three large meals ^[1]
eating slowly
consuming foods that are easy to digest ^[1]
consuming food that is cold or at room temperature since smell of warm or hot food can cause nausea
resting after eating keeping the head elevated
drinking fluids between meals instead of during meals

Vomiting (after feeling nauseated) can be prevented by:

keeping hydrated by consuming small amounts of clear, sweet liquids such as Ginger ale, Gatorade and fruit juices that are not too acidic
eating sweetened icy treats like popsicles ^[2]
avoid activity and rest in sitting or propped-up lying position
ginger is shown to be useful in prevention of nausea and vomiting ^[3]
specific drugs can be used to prevent nausea and vomiting, for example, transdermal patch of anticholinergic agent Scopolamine for prophylaxis of motion sickness.

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Tsakiridis I, Mamopoulos A, Athanasiadis A, Dagklis T (March 2019). "The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: Synthesis of National Guidelines". Obstet Gynecol Surv. 74 (3): 161–169. doi:10.1097/OGX.0000000000000654. PMID 31634919.
↑ Johns DE, Gerling V, Pasker-de Jong PC (April 2017). "Ice pops in the recovery room: effects on postoperative nausea and vomiting". Br J Anaesth. 118 (4): 637–638. doi:10.1093/bja/aex063. PMID 28403420.
↑ Palatty PL, Haniadka R, Valder B, Arora R, Baliga MS (2013). "Ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting: a review". Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 53 (7): 659–69. doi:10.1080/10408398.2011.553751. PMID 23638927.