Furthermore, some women do not
seek treatment because o f concerns about safety o f medications
(3). Once nausea and vomiting o f pregnancy progresses, it can
become more difficult to control symptoms; treatment in the
early stages may prevent more serious complications, including
hospitalization (4). Mild cases o f nausea and vomiting of
pregnancy m ay be resolved with lifestyle and dietary changes,
and safe and effective treatments are available for more severe
cases. The wom an’s perception o f the severity o f her symptoms
plays a critical role in the decision o f whether, when, and how
to treat nausea and vomiting o f pregnancy. The purpose of
this document is to review the best available evidence about
the diagnosis and management o f nausea and vomiting o f
pregnancy