Heart Health and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

February is Heart Health Month, and the HER Foundation shares 4 ways for you to protect your heart. 

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Our NEW Patient Treatment Overview

What is hyperemesis gravidarum and how is it treated? How do you treat hyperemesis gravidarum in the first trimester? When will hyperemesis gravidarum end? Who is at risk for hyperemesis gravidarum?

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What are the best medications to treat Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

What is the best treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum? How do you treat hyperemesis at home What is the first line treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum? What are the drugs of choice for hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Enteral Nutrition

What is the best treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)?

What is the best treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum? What is the cause of hyperemesis gravidarum?
What is hyperemesis gravidarum and how is it treated? Is hyperemesis a high risk pregnancy? How do you relieve hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Why is thiamin (B1) important for HG patients?

Thiamin (or thiamine) is another name for vitamin B1. It is a water-soluble, nontoxic B vitamin that is depleted within 2 weeks of not eating normally. Potentially life-threatening complications can develop for mom and baby if depleted.

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Coping with Hyperemesis Gravidarum During Family Events and Holidays

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) presents different challenges in everyday life, but during holidays, it can be especially difficult to cope with your symptoms. Planning ahead according to your specific needs and self-advocating will help you to cope with sickness during holidays and family events.

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Nausea Strategies

While some medications target vomiting (ondansetron/Zofran), there are no medications that specifically target nausea. Some medications used to treat Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) may help reduce nausea but rarely will medications eliminate all nausea. Since there are numerous causes of nausea, treating as many as possible is most effective. This list of strategies may help reduce nausea depending on what is triggering symptoms. None works for everyone, but each may help a little.

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Steps of Self Advocacy

We created this tool to help guide HG patients through the steps of self advocacy.

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How to Support an Employee with HG or other High Risk Complications of Pregnancy

Dozens of mothers bravely raised their voices about the obstacles that prohibited them from being healthy, productive employees during their pregnancies, including insufficient job security and a lack of compassion from employers. We compiled their responses to make a succinct list employers can refer to when attempting to support employees with HG or other high risk pregnancy complications. 

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New HG Tools!

In honor of HG Awareness Month 2021, we are launching a new Patient Treatment Brochure and have expanded our HG treatment algorithm.

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