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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It was International Women’s Day 2023 when I found out the gender of my third child – a girl. We already had two daughters, a 3-year-old and a 21-month-old. We…
I have two children and suffered hyperemesis throughout both pregnancies. Pregnancy for me was traumatic, lonely, and a very depressing time. I started vomiting around 5 weeks, vomiting up to…
Pregnancy is supposed to be an exciting nine months, culminating with the arrival of your precious baby. When I first saw those two lines on the pregnancy test, I was…
When the Doctor Becomes the Patient Severe hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) requiring hospitalization typically occurs in up to 3% of pregnancies. But sadly, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding…
