Using acupressure to relieve morning sickness

Acupressure may relieve or shorten the duration of morning sickness. Acupressure is based on eastern medicine practices which is used to block energy pathways in the body.Unlike acupuncture which uses needles, the practitioner  presses on a small area of the body  to treat the given ailment.

Applying constant pressure on the P6 point reduces or prevents nausea. P6 point is on the inner side of your arm in line with the middle finger. It is close to your wrist , one sixth of the way between your wrist and your elbow. You can press on your arm with a thumb or  finger or try wearing wristbands such as sea bands that press on a plastic disc on the P6 point on each arm.

Several studies have indicated that acupressure reduces nausea and vomiting. There is no risk in trying acupressure for morning sickness.