Researchers in Brazil have shown that acupuncture may help relieve dyspepsia in pregnancy. Forty-two pregnant women with dyspepsia, were randomly allocated to receive either acupuncture or standard care. The acupuncture group exhibited significant improvements, and also used less medication.
(Acupuncture for Dyspepsia in Pregnancy: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study. Acupunct Medicine June 2009.)