Main results 23 trials were included. Antiemetic medication reduced nausea more than did placebo (12 RCTs) but caused more drowsiness and sleepiness (4 RCTs) (table). 3 trials compared Bendectin with placebo and showed a reduction in nausea similar to that with all antiemetics combined (odds ratio [OR] 0.28, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.51). 2 trials showed no effect of vitamin B-6 on vomiting (OR 0.91, CI...

Background: Nausea and vomiting in preg­nancy is a common condition experienced by 50-80% of pregnant women between 6 to 12 weeks pregnancy. Acupressure stimulation can stimulate increase blood circulation vital energy, so as maintain normal body functions. The purpose this study was determine the effect acupres­ure on hyper­emesis gravidarum labor pain childbirth . Subjects Method: This meta-a...

Non-traditional acupuncture (NTA), defined as the stimulation of certain parts body includes; acupressure, transcutaneous electrical acupoint (TEAS), laser acupuncture, intradermal needles, and catgut embedding (ACE). This systematic review evaluated their efficacy safety for smoking cessation. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing NTA with sham or conventional therapy cessation were in...

abstract introduction: primary dysmenorrhea is common in women during reproductive age. objective: this study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on sixth spleen point (sp6) on relief of primary dysmenorrhea. methods: this study is a clinical trial. students with primary dysmenorrheal living in dormitory were studied during three menstrual cycles. pain intensity was measured on the fir...

OBJECTIVE To find out whether acupressure wristband can alleviate nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. DESIGN Double-blind, placebo-controlled study. SUBJECTS 97 women with mean gestational length completed 8-12 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Symptoms were recorded according to intensity, duration and nature of complaints. RESULTS 71% of women in the intervention group reported both le...

conclusions the results showed that acupressure is a safe technique and leads to cervical ripening. thus, regarding the desired results that were achieved when mothers applied acupressure themselves, it could be suggested that it is beneficial for mothers to be trained to apply this method at home. results there was a significant difference between mothers’ educations in the three groups. most ...