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Author Spotlight: Alleviating Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy with Safe and Effective Auricular Acupuncture
Published on: August 4, 2023
'Ayurveda', hyperemesis and anaemia in pregnancy
Adam Morton1,2
1Mater Hospital Brisbane, South Brisbane, Australia.
Abstract:
Nausea, vomiting and anaemia are common complications of pregnancy. A case of hyperemesis and unexplained anaemia in a woman of South Asian ethnicity is presented. Further investigation revealed hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis insufficiency and lead toxicity, most likely secondary to an Ayurvedic powder she had recently ceased. The importance of considering adulteration of complementary and alternative preparations as a cause of pregnancy complications is discussed.
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