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Nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced by women in early pregnancy; the prevalence rates are 50-80% for nausea, and 50% for vomiting and retching (Miller 2002; Woolhouse 2006). The symptoms are most common in the first trimester, between 6 and 12 weeks, but can continue to 20 weeks and last longer than this in up to 20% of women (Jewell 2003; Miller 2002). If vomiting is intractable, it can be associated with weight loss, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, and may lead to hospitalisation (Miller 2002).

Babyexpert.com recommends acupuncture for morning sickness.  To find a qualified practitioner, tap your postcode into the search box above.

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Why not give the healthy option this Christmas and give someone a soothing session of acupuncture - Zest magazine recently included acupuncture it's Xmas wish list - more here