Health Professional Information: About the management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Tutorial on NVP

The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP) A Motherisk educational program

Many women who have to cope with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy endure tremendous physical hardship. Their suffering may have a profound impact on family, work and social life. This Motherisk Tutorial looks at the various aspects of NVP and its management, including the prevalence and impact on women's health and well-being, and problems in clinical practice, treatment algorithm and case study. The content of this Tutorial was developed by the International Scientific Committee Task Force on NVP. It reflects the consensus on emerging clinical and scientific advances as of the date issued and may be subject to change. The information should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of treatment or procedure. Development of this Tutorial video and slide show was sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Duchesnay.

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Motherisk's Algorithm on the Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

The Motherisk Program at the Hospital for Sick Children systematically reviewed the literature to develop an evidence-based algorithm on the safety and efficacy of treatments for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Doxylamine succinate combined with pyridoxine hydrochloride (Diclectin®) is listed as first line therapy on this algorithm.

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SOGC Clinical Guidelines

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy recommend that Diclectin® be the standard of care, since it has the greatest evidence to support its safety and efficacy.

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