An adaptive significance of morning sickness? Trivers-Willard and Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Medical hypnosis for hyperemesis gravidarum.

Hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy is a serious condition that is often resistant to conservative treatments. Medical hypnosis is a well-documented alternative treatment. This article reviews the empirical studies of medical hypnosis for treating hyperemesis gravidarum, explains basic concepts, and details the treatment mechanisms. The importance of a thorough differential diagnosis and approp...

Acupuncture "Clinically Useful" for Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is a condition that occurs naturally during pregnancy. Studies show that between 50-80% of all women experience some nausea or vomiting while pregnant, which usually subsides with time. However, between 1-2% suffer a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarium, an instance of morning sickness so severe and long-lasting that it can cause weight loss, dehydration, and even hospita...

Author's response to reviews Title:Effect of acustimulation on morning sickness or hyperemesis in pregnancy: a systematic review of Western and Chinese literature. Authors:

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: cost effective pharmacologic treatments.

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) can range from morning sickness to moderate NVP to hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). If it is left unmanaged, health plans may pay for expensive unproven outpatient therapies that are not necessary for treatment of simple morning sickness or moderate NVP. Meanwhile, patients with serious hyperemesis gravidarum whose treatment is delayed may suffer needlessly, e...

Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy.

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy Noone knowsexactlywhynausea andvomiting occur during pregnancy,but thesymptomsareverycommonandexperiencedbymore than 85% of pregnant women. The term “morning sickness” is not entirely accurate, as most women have symptoms throughout the day. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, sometimes even requiring hospitalization due toweight loss and dehydration...