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How does hypnotherapy for morning sickness work?

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Kathyis6incheshigh · 13/02/2009 09:44

I'm pg with my 3rd having had hyperemesis/severe morning sickness with my first two and am exploring all my options for keeping the sickness under control, should it arise.

Now, obviously at a certain level, medication is the only thing that is going to work, but much of the time it's likely to be at a much lower level. Obviously it is a physical thing but there is also a strong psychological element - as evinced by the fact that at certain times, even the thought of food can make you sick (I remember throwing up on watching an orange juice advert). Hence it seems that hypnotherapy might have a role to play in controlling the psychological side of it.

I used a great hypnotherapy download for driving test nerves and the way it worked was that you basically 'write a script' for a good driving test. What I liked about the one I used was that it didn't make any unrealistic claims about the power of hypnotherapy - it was just about not blocking yourself off from doing something you were capable of. So what I want to know, before I spend £££ on a product or find a hynotherapist, is how it 'works' with morning sickness - what do they ask you to do? Is it all about trying to relax (because what would be the relevance of that?) or about imagining you are in a place where you don't feel sick, or.....? I'm asking because I don't really understand how it works in this context.

Would be v grateful for any insights from anyone who has used it.

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fidelma · 13/02/2009 12:24

i have had the same history as you 1st two pregnancies i had hyperemmisis,but with the 3rd i was just sick but i could function.Hypnotherapy works by working with possitive images of copping with sickness.I did not find it very useful.I had accupuncture 2-3 times a week and i ate constantly,even eatting in the middle of the night to keep my blood sugars up, also took vitamin b6.I am now 6 weeks with my 4th sofar I am not to bad.I wish you all the best and keep me posted.

fidelma · 13/02/2009 12:25

when exactly does the morning sickness kick in please all let me know.

Kathyis6incheshigh · 13/02/2009 12:52

thanks Fidelma. I'd forgotten the B6 - must get some soon.
I think it usually starts around 6 weeks, though it may have been earlier with mine the first time.

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Kathyis6incheshigh · 16/02/2009 10:18

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Kathyis6incheshigh · 17/02/2009 13:44

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I'm sure there are lots of people on MN who have tried it....

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fidelma · 18/02/2009 11:49

I am now 6+5 and feeling quite good.I am having accupuncture at my GPs every week and eatting like crazy.I havent been sick just big nausea.every pregnancy can be different! seems hard to belive.I now worry that maybe i might mc ! one long stress.Good luck to all and hope the people with hyperemmisis are coping

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