As a prenatal acupuncturist, the number one reason clients come to see me in the first trimester is to relieve symptoms of morning sickness. Acupuncture for nausea works well by helping to redirect what we call the stomach qi downward instead of upward, which is what causes symptoms. We help to strengthen the digestive system while also calming the nervous system. Nausea in pregnancy can cause increased anxiety, especially if vomiting is present.