Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA)

HG forces women to make difficult decisions... the H.E.R. web site is the most comprehensive location to educate oneself to make the best decisions.

Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD USA

HG is a devastating illness and yet so little research has been undertaken into causes and therapies.

Dr. Matthes Seeling, MD

HG is a tremendously debilitating disease that can have life-long consequences. This Web site will provide much needed support to mothers suffering from this disease.

TM Goodwin, MD USA

HG has a devastating personal and family impact and effective management is most important.

Ron Taylor, MD UK

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Medical Links

Following is a list of online resources to further research hyperemesis and related topics.

Medical Literature Searches

Medscape - Articles, professional resources and information.
MedLine Plus - Dictionary, encyclopedia, PubMed, drug info.
National Library of Medicine - Links to Medline and other databases.
HealthWorld Online - Information on complementary and alternative medical care.
ScienceDirect - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine full text and bibliographic information. (Membership)
CDC Reproductive Health - Information and stats on pregnancy and birth.
Reprotox - An information system on environmental hazards
to human reproduction and development.
Merck Manual - Information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base - Online medical journals, textbooks, physician reference articles, and patient education.

Nausea/Vomiting Treatment Information & Resources

SOGC (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) - Treating nausea & vomiting during pregnancy
APGO (Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics) NVP Module and Monograph & CME program
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: State of the Art 2000
Hyperemesis Gravidarum by US Pharmacist
Pregnancy, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Overview on E-Med)
SOS Morning Sickness (Duchesnay Pharmaceutical)
Family Practice Notebook
The National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Summary of Data on Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a recent abstract on a genetic link to HG by Frederic Paik Schoenberg, PhD
Is it morning sickness—or something worse? by Tristin S. Carpenter, RN, MS (CE)

Professional Resources

Penn Home Infusion Therapy
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Perinatology.com - Drug info specific to pregnancy
PDR online (Membership Required)
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Motherisk (Canada)
Alternative and Complementary Medical Schools and Professional Associations
Pregnancy Bed Rest Information and Support for Families and Caregivers by Judy Maloni, RN, PhD

Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010

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