Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience
Year of Publication2016
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended
Ginger, chamomile, vitamin B6 and/or acupuncture are recommended for the relief of nausea in early pregnancy, based on a woman’s preferences and available options.
Notes and Remarks
- 2.In the absence of stronger evidence, the GDG agreed that these non-pharmacological options are unlikely to have harmful effects on mother and baby.
- 3.Women should be informed that symptoms of nausea and vomiting usually resolve in the second half of pregnancy.
- 4.Pharmacological treatments for nausea and vomiting, such as doxylamine and metoclopramide, should be reserved for those pregnant women experiencing distressing symptoms that are not relieved by nonpharmacological options, under the supervision of a medical doctor.
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