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A woman in her thirties, 15 weeks pregnant, underwent acupuncture therapy because of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. Several hours later she experienced shortness of breath and therefore came to the emergency room. ⋯ Chest tubes were inserted into both pleural cavities and the patient recovered successfully and was discharged in good health 3 days after admission. This case report emphasizes the risks of acupuncture to the chest cavity that in this case resulted in bi---- l-ateral pneumothoraces, a condition that can become life threatening in this case to both mother and fetus.