Acupressure therapy for morning sickness A controlled clinical trial

Acupuncture and related treatment modalities Part II: Applications to antepartal and intrapartal care

“…In a new variant on acupressure, Hyde (9) studied the effectiveness of acupressure wrist bands with a button inside that can be worn over the P6 point. In a small ( n = 16) study involving random assignment to two treatment groups, a crossover design allowed patients to serve as their own controls.…”

Effect of Nei–Guan point (P6) acupressure on ketonuria levels, nausea and vomiting in women with hyperemesis gravidarum

“…Acupressure theory claims that acupressure maintains and controls the functions of the internal organs and the balance of Yin and Yang through the dynamic circulation of retained chi and blood by stimulating the meridian pathways in the body along which vital energy flows (Dundee et al 1986, Windle et al 2001. Additionally, acupressure inhibits the function of the cerebral cortex through neural stimulation (Hyde 1989). In particular, P6 acupressure can be effective in relieving nausea and vomiting because P6 acupressure stimulates blood circulation and then inhibits the activities of the cerebral cortex (Kenyon 1988).…”

“…2001). Additionally, acupressure inhibits the function of the cerebral cortex through neural stimulation (Hyde 1989). In particular, P6 acupressure can be effective in relieving nausea and vomiting because P6 acupressure stimulates blood circulation and then inhibits the activities of the cerebral cortex (Kenyon 1988).…”

Midwifery Co‐Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

“…Acupuncture was deemed efficacious in a review of 12 randomized placebo controlled trials as “an effective antiemetic technique” (42). Other investigators (43, 44) have found the use of acupressure at the PC‐6 point (on the flexor tendon) on the medial aspect of both arms to be beneficial (39). Improvement in nausea, but not vomiting, was demonstrated by these studies (43, 44).…”

“…Other investigators (43,44) have found the use of acupressure at the PC-6 point (on the flexor tendon) on the medial aspect of both arms to be beneficial (39). Improvement in nausea, but not vomiting, was demonstrated by these studies (43,44). In a review of the literature addressing several alternative therapies, Murphy (37) noted that some of these studies are flawed in design, selection bias, and face difficulties with comparison to control populations.…”