NAUSEA, VOMITING AND ACUPUNCTURE IN PREGNANCY

Abstract

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (morning sickness) is one of the most common symptoms. It is an important problem in terms of maternal and infant health. There is no generally accepted effective medical treatment. Acupuncture may be an advantageous option when evaluated with its efficacy and side-effect profile. In this article, acupuncture application in a patient  ,who was suffering from morning sickness that was not relieved with medical treatment, will be described.