Study of Alternate Nostril Breathing to Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Individuals During First Trimester

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of a one-week alternate nostril breathing ANB exercise on the severity of nausea and vomiting in pregnant individuals during their first trimester. The study involves a prospective, two-arm, non-blinded randomized controlled design to compare this breathing practice against usual care. It focuses on pregnant participants experiencing mild to moderate nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. Participants in the intervention group will learn the ANB technique through a brief orientation, followed by written and video instructions. They will perform ANB three times daily for 5 to 10 minutes over seven days, starting the day after enrollment. The control group will continue with usual care without the breathing exercises but will also complete daily symptom diaries during the same period. During the study, all participants will record their nausea and vomiting symptoms daily using a symptom diary. Researchers will assess the primary outcome by measuring the severity of nausea and vomiting on day seven. The study will monitor participants over the 7-day intervention period, with data collected to evaluate the breathing exercises impact on symptoms.

Alternate Nostril Breathing (ANB) for 1st Trimester Nausea and Vomiting