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Hypnosis for hyperemesis gravidarum.

D McCormack¹

¹Department of Perinatal Clinical Psychology, Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital and School of Psychology, The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. dmccormack04@qub.ac.uk

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology : the Journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Hypnosis may offer positive outcomes for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe pregnancy condition. However, current evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness, necessitating further rigorous research.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Psychosomatic Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) presents severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
HG poses significant health risks to both mother and fetus.
Effective, evidence-based treatments for HG are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing studies on the use of hypnosis for treating hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
To assess the current evidence regarding the efficacy of hypnosis in managing HG symptoms.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major databases (Cochrane, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Web of Knowledge).
Forty-five studies were identified, with six meeting the inclusion criteria for review.
Reviewed studies were analyzed based on design, quality, intervention, and outcomes.

Main Results:

All six included studies reported encouraging positive outcomes with hypnosis treatment for HG.
Methodological approaches and study designs varied significantly among the reviewed studies.
Despite positive trends, the overall quality of evidence was deemed insufficient.

Conclusions:

Current evidence is not sufficient to definitively establish hypnosis as an effective treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum.
High-quality, well-designed studies, such as randomized controlled trials, are recommended to accurately assess hypnosis efficacy for HG.