MM’s HERStory: Discovering HG at 15

I was 15 years old when I first discovered I was a victim of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). I remember being so sick that I couldn’t go to school, take a…

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Jayne Ann’s HERstory: The Power Of One Mom

After I had my third child, one mom shared her HG story with me. It was in an unlikely place, at an unlikely time, but I will forever remember that…

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Sascha’s HG Story: An Exhausting Battle for Survival

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” ~ Bob Marley In the journey of motherhood, some women face unique challenges. One…

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Michelle’s HG Story: My Second Pregnancy with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

This is my third pregnancy and my second time dealing with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). My first pregnancy, while challenging with nausea and sickness lasting about a month, never truly crossed…

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Colleen’s HG Story: Finding Online HG Support

In December 2016, I received the news that I was expecting my first child. However, my excitement soon turned into discomfort as I experienced morning sickness. At around 5.5 weeks,…

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A Journey of Healing: Sherry – USA

Overcoming the Silent Suffering of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Trigger Warning: Mentions of Loss & Termination My Early Battle with Hyperemesis Gravidarum I suffered severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) 25 years ago…

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Josefin and her family

Josefin’s HERstory: Joyful Beginnings Turned Challenging

In October 2020, I got a positive test result. We were so happy and excited because we really wanted a baby. The first week was amazing; it felt like we…

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HG Poem: EnouGH

Calculating the full measure of Hyperemesis gravidarum Everything is counted. quantified. enumerated.Does it add up? Is it enough? I count the specks on each square tile of my bathroom floor.How many…

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Emily’s HG Letter

Dear Reader, If you’re reading this, you are likely suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). In a world where so little is known about HG, where doctors disregard your suffering and…

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HG Poem: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

I wake up and I’m dizzy, my mouth so dry,I look to my right and see two little eyes,‘Are you sick again mummy?’ you ask so sadly,And I wish I…

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