Understanding Hyperemesis

• CAM
  • Chiropractic & Massage
  • Herbs
  • Other Nutrients & Supplements
  • Vitamins
  • Homeopathy
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Acupressure/Acupuncture
  • Light Therapy
  • Hypnosis

Current HG Poll In any pregnancy, was your insurer (insurance company, government, etc.) unwilling at any point to pay for needed HG-related medical treatment including home care, IV nutrition (TPN), and Zofran?   No Yes, due to cost Yes, due to non-cost issues Yes, unsure of reason Unsure/Don't remember View Results »

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) discusses the chi, or life force, as a major component of the body and focuses on disharmony in the body. A women's body postpartum is especially deficient if she has been challenged by HG for nine months. TCM is very helpful in many cases in assisting her in regaining her energy.

Acupressure/Acupunture »

Offsite Research: Effect of Chinese herbal medicine suppositories for hyperemesis gravidarum by using an index for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Sho-Ichi Kawakami, Yoshihiro Furuki, Takaaki Kubota, Yasuhto Souda, Tonoko Souda, Kazuo Kyono, Takashi Kouno Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: State of the Art 2000 Conference

 

Updated on: Aug. 09, 2006