[Psychological approach to hyperemis gravidarum].

Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum is a phenomenon that concerns only 1 or 2% of pregnant women who require hospitalization if their anorectic behavior does not cease. The treatment consists in complete isolation, anti-vomit drugs and rehydration therapy.

Objects: Isolation has been practiced existed since 1914, and is based on the belief that these women were simulating pain in order to obtain abortion.