Acupuncture and Morning Sickness

Hello Magazine has this week published Kate's Nine Point Pregnancy Plan. Apparently, the Duchess of Cambridge has recovered from the worst of her morning sickness, for which she was hospitalised for a short time. Sadly, she is said to be continuing to suffer from nausea associated with eating, which can be very hard. Any pregnant woman is very aware of the importance of adequate nutrition for her developing baby, and nausea makes most food seem repellent rather than appealing. I have had a number of patients over the years who have experienced severe morning sickness, including the persistent vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) which afflicted Kate. The worst thing about this kind of "morning" sickness is that it continues all day long and can last the whole nine months.

Because acupuncture works on the neurophysiological systems of the body, it is often highly effective for nausea and vomiting, at any age. I have treated elderly people with persistent nausea, not just pregnant women, although mothers-to-be are the group I most often see in clinic. I hope Kate is able to find help for her food associated nausea so that she can enjoy the rest of her pregnancy.

Acupuncture is completely safe at every stage of pregnancy, when given by a qualified practitioner. For more information see this press release from the Britsih Acupuncture Council.

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