Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting symptoms affect 70% to 85% of pregnant women during early pregnancy. These symptoms can have a dramatic effect on a woman's family, social, and occupational functioning. Hence, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is a medical condition that should be taken seriously by health care professionals responsible for providing care to pregnant women. This manuscript reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the etiology, underlying mechanisms, and management of nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. An abbreviated version of the material found in this article is presented to second year PharmD students at the University of the Pacific as part of an elective course on evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies.