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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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