What Is a Relief Band?

• A relief band is a band that is worn on the wrist, emitting very low levels of electrical pulses into the body to aid with the symptoms of morning sickness, which include nausea and vomiting. There are multiple companies that market relief bands, such as Hivox, AeromedixRX, and ReliefBand. The relief band was approved by the FDA in March of 2002.
  
  

How It Works

• Nausea occurs when the urge to vomit becomes obvious. This urge happens for a number of reasons, however in pregnant women it occurs due to hormonal changes that are taking place in the body as well as sensitivity to smell. These changes often upset the natural rhythm of the stomach and nerve muscles, which in turn makes the woman feel like she wants to vomit. The electric pulse of the relief band sends a message from the nerves in the wrist to the brain, helping the nerves in and around the stomach to return to their natural rhythm.
  
  

The Relief Band Is Safe

• The relief band is drug free, hormone free, and is FDA approved. The only known side effect to using the relief band is that it may cause skin irritation around the wrist where it is worn. If this happens, consult your doctor before continuing to use it.
  
  

When to Use It

• Most pregnant women begin feeling nauseated at around six weeks, though some begin to feel the symptoms earlier. The relief band can be used as soon as the first feeling of nausea is obvious. If you have been pregnant before and struggled with morning sickness, consider getting the relief band before symptoms of morning sickness become obvious. However, consult your doctor before beginning any treatment for morning sickness.
  
  

How To Get It

• Relief band products can be bought online and at some drug stores. They can also be given as a prescription from your doctor.