Caring for someone with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is incredibly challenging. It’s a journey filled with worry, exhaustion, and often, a sense of isolation. You’re juggling household responsibilities, managing medical bills,…
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It’s crucial to shine a light on the often-overlooked area of maternal mental health, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during pregnancy. While HG itself is a physically challenging condition characterized by severe…
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Support Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors While Managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Raising and managing challenging behaviors of young children while battling Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) presents a unique set of demands on…
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Honoring World Doula Day on March 22! Every pregnancy journey is unique, with its own set of joys, challenges, and triumphs. However, for some expectant mothers, the experience can be…
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Parenthood transforms with joy, challenges, and unexpected twists. When HG enters the picture, it adds an extra complexity for both moms and their partners. Coping with severe nausea and vomiting…
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Holidays are typically a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during pregnancy, the festive season can be particularly challenging. HG is characterized…
Read MoreFor some, breastfeeding can be both an easy choice and a smooth experience. For others, however, there can be many challenges. After surviving hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and other related complications of pregnancy,…
Read MoreThiamin is B1, a water-soluble, nontoxic B vitamin that depletes within 2 weeks of not eating normally. It is not a treatment for HG. Thiamin protects pregnant HG patients’ hearts and brains and babies’ development.
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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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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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