Aromatherapy as Treatment for n/v of Pregnancy

Aromatherapy as Treatment for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

A double-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing essential oil aromatherapy versus placebo for treatment of first trimester nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

This is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial investigating the utility of essential oils for aromatherapy, compared to placebo, for treatment of nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy at <14 weeks gestation
• English-speaking
• Baseline PUQE score >=6

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-compliant with prenatal care or study procedures
• Hyperemesis gravidarum
• Allergies to perfumes, essential oils or cosmetics
• Abnormal sense of smell
• Known acute or chronic GI disease
• Asthma
• Use of prescription anti-emetics