TIME 100 Health – Dr. Marlena Fejzo

Dr. Marlena Fejzo was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in health! We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Fejzo for receiving this award related to her groundbreaking research…

From HG Loss To HG Discovery

Dr. Fejzo and MacGibbon’s historical timeline that sets the stage for testing novel treatments for Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy (NVP) and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). 1988 – Brown University While…

The cause of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) has been found, and it’s not hCG!

A new study published in Nature reveals abnormally high levels of the hormone GDF15, and increased sensitivity to it, are the major factors contributing to HG. The most severe form…

Patricia’s Blue Bucket: an HG Mom Shares HERStory

HG during the pandemic My first experience with HG was when I was pregnant with twins during COVID. I lived in Quebec City and remember going to the emergency room…

HG Poem: Sisterhood

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can be one of the most difficult and isolating experiences a woman will ever face. But amid that suffering, many survivors discover something unexpected: each other. The…

HG Poem: Ultrasounds – Pregnancy with HG

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is often described in clinical language as severe nausea, dehydration, and survival. For 1 in 3 HG patients, it also comes with overwhelming grief. Rupinder Prem’s poem, Ultrasounds…

World Preeclampsia Day 2026

Even though not well understood, there are some signs that there is a relationship between) Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG and preeclampsia.

Aniri’s HERstory: HG Takes Over Your Body and Your Life

Having HG was one of the hardest experiences of my life. I could not stop vomiting, even when I wasn’t eating or drinking. The only relief I had was when…

HG Poems: The Hurt of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

At the HER Foundation, stories matter. And some stories are best told in a poem. This poem was written by a member of our community and reflects the reality of…

Sara’s HERstory: Surviving Severe HG

I suffered with HG for 2 pregnancies. My first was moderate, resulting in a 40 lbs. weight loss and no help from my OB. I received fluids from my sister…

Kaya’s HERstory: HG Will Not Take My Future

I had severe HG at 5 weeks which continued throughout my pregnancy. I experienced over 20 vomiting episodes a day, repeated hospital admissions, and limited relief from medication. The constant…

2026 HG Awareness Month Toolkits

Tala Shares the Vital Role HER Played In Her Recovery

I was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) during my second pregnancy, which resulted in many complications, including kidney injury and an IUGR baby, and ultimately, led to an emergency C-section…

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