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Medical hypnosis for hyperemesis gravidarum.
1Department of Psychology, Tripler Regional Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA. EricSimon@Yahoo.com
Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
|February 3, 2000
Summary
Medical hypnosis offers an effective alternative for treating hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe pregnancy condition resistant to standard therapies. This approach can also alleviate common morning sickness, promoting a healthier pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe pregnancy complication often unresponsive to conventional treatments.
- Medical hypnosis is a recognized alternative therapy with empirical support.
Observation:
- This article reviews studies on medical hypnosis for hyperemesis gravidarum.
- It details treatment mechanisms and emphasizes differential diagnosis and referrals.
- Three case studies demonstrate the treatment's effectiveness.
Findings:
- Medical hypnosis is an effective adjunctive treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum.
- It can also manage common morning sickness, experienced by up to 80% of pregnant women.
Implications:
- Hypnosis can lead to more comfortable pregnancies and improved fetal development.
- Early intervention with hypnosis may prevent the progression to hyperemesis gravidarum.