Acupressure in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

A Randomised Controlled Trial On Effect Of Acupressure On Nausea And Vomiting In Women With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

To examine the degree of nausea, vomiting between the acupressure and control group in women with hyperemesis gravidarum

A prospective RCT conducted at Department of Obst and Gynae, UKMMC. All pregnant women with a normal intrauterine pregnancy of ≤ 16 week gestation with hyperemesis gravidarum will be assessed by the medical officer/ specialist/ consultant in charge. Explanation regarding the research study will be given for patients who fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients who have understood the research study and consented will be recruited as subjects for the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Onset of vomiting before 16 weeks
2. Vomiting at least 2 times per day
3. Ketonuria on admission
4. Mid stream urine specimen that did not indicate infection

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Non viable pregnancy
2. Molar pregnancy
3. Overt clinical features of thyrotoxicosis
4. Known case of medical illness that associated with nausea and vomiting
5. Patient refusal or patients who are not able to give consent