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 comprehensice location to educatte 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 termendously 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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Often Tolerated Foods

This is very subjective, but for what its worth, the following are foods women report they ate the most of during the worst months. Meats seemed to be most often avoided during the first few months, except for an occasional craving.

Potatoes (baked or chips) & Rice
Cereal (dry or Chex Mix)
Citrus - lemon, grapefruit
Milkshakes
Melon & other fruits
Toast/Crackers (esp. Saltines)
Cookies/cake/doughnuts
Cheese
Spicy food
Juices/Sparkling drinks
Popsicles

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Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010