Thalidomide event Developed in Germany in 1957 and was used against nausea and morning sickness in pregnant women. In Germany,between 5000 and 7000 infants were born with phocomelia. various abnormalities to the face,limbs,ears,nose,vessels 3Thalidomide event Developed in Germany in 1957 and was used against nausea and morning sickness in pregnant women. In Germany, between 5000 and 7000 infants were born with phocomelia. 3 various abnormalities to the face ,limbs, ears, nose, vessels