Prochlorperazine for the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting of Early Pregnancy

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Abstract
NAUSEA and vomiting of early pregnancy is a psychophysical phenomena that occurs in 50 to 80 per cent of all pregnancies.1 , 2 Its control is essential in the 1 in 150 pregnancies in which it will progress to hyperemesis gravidarum; also, control of these symptoms gives the obstetrician a golden opportunity to establish good rapport with his patient at a very early stage. Whereas a high percentage of patients will present subjective complaints of this nature, it is only 10 per cent who will not respond to the time-honored general hygienic measures consisting of reassurance, increased rest, adequate bowel control and . . .

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