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  • HG Chat!

    Join us for HG Chat on Friday, November 27th, hosted by T and Suzanne. HG Chat is a chance to get together with other HG moms and socialize.

  • Giving Tuesday: Give HOPE

    This year there is HOPE. Don't you feel it...the feeling of CHANGE. We have suffered through so many uncertainties and challenges in 2020, and now we can look forward to the end of the year and to a new beginning. Here at HER Foundation, we are ready for a very BIG day in the nonprofit world:…

  • HG Awareness Day

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    Join the HER Foundation as we shed light on HG Truths all month long. GET INVOLVED SHARE your HG story. MEET other HG survivors on Zoom. FUNDRAISE for HG education & research.…

  • Black Breastfeeding Week 2021

    The 2021 theme for #BBW21 is The Big Pause: Collective Rest for Collective Power. The 9th BBW honors the need for rest. Read why Black Breastfeeding Week is important.

  • Sepsis Awareness Month

    September is Sepsis Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sepsis is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Hyperemesis Gravidarum significantly increases risk of sepsis because of reduced…

  • HER Foundation is 21

    21 years of Help & Hope! From 2000 to 2021, we have been building a healthier future for the next generation! We have offered research, support, advocacy, and education resources…

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

    Whether the loss is miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, or neonatal, we remember the babies we hold in our hearts. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month honors our lost little ones. We…

  • Celebrating HER Foundation: 21 Year of Help and Hope

    HER is turning 21 in October! In honor of that anniversary, we will be hosting special events, launching new resources, and celebrating our growth over two decades. Join us! Some…

  • Champions for Change Summit

    The Champions for Change Summit is dedicated to empowering our community with the education, training, and resources needed to make necessary changes in maternal health, hosted by MoMMA’s Voices. This…

  • Malnutrition Awareness Week

    The HER Foundation is an official ambassador of ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week TM! Malnutrition Awareness Week TM is a mark of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).…

  • World Mental Health Day

    The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day…

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

    Whether the loss is miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, we remember the babies we hold in our hearts. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day honors our lost little ones.…

  • Meet HER Ambassador Kathryn Romine

    Meet Kathryn Romine at 5 PM/PST on Sunday, October 24th, where she will share her HG journey with Kimber and explain why she is part of the HER Ambassador Council.…

  • Prematurity Awareness Month

    November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity. 15% of HG pregnancies result in premature birth (a 4-fold increased risk) are more…

  • Prematurity Awareness Day

    November 17th is Prematurity Awareness Day. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity. 15% of HG pregnancies result in premature birth (a 4-fold increased risk) and…

  • Honor Maria: I am 1 MOM

    Honor Maria by participating in November 25th's I am 1 MOM event. Maria’s voice was silenced due to preventable complications of HG, and we all must be a voice for…

  • Giving Tuesday 2021

    21 Years of Impact was made possible by the support of our community. And there is such hope for change. Don't you feel it! Here at HER, we are ready…

  • Blood Clot Awareness Month

    The risk of clotting or embolism increases due to pregnancy and is exacerbated by dehydration, malnutrition, and immobility due to Hyperemesis Gravidarum. HER research finds that HG patients have an 8-fold increased risk of blood clots after an HG pregnancy compared to controls. 

  • Black Maternal Health Week 2022

    April 11-17, 2022, is Black Maternal Health Week. At the HER Foundation, we are dedicated to providing research, resources, and support for people affected by HG. We join the celebration of BMHW22 because we know that Black patients have additional systemic hurdles to overcome to get quality HG treatment and specialized medical care during pregnancy.…

  • HG Awareness Month 2022

    Join the HER Foundation as we raise awareness about HG's Impact during HG Awareness Month, May 2022.

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    Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2022

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    July 19-25 is Black Maternal Mental Health Week. At the HER Foundation, we are dedicated to providing research, resources, and support for all affected by HG. We know that BIWOC…

  • Sepsis Awareness Month 2022

    September is Sepsis Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 13.9% of maternal deaths between 2016-2018 were caused by infection or sepsis. HG puts patients at higher risk due to reduced…

  • Malnutrition Awareness Week 2022

    The HER Foundation has partnered with ASPEN, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, for ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week TM (MAW) on September 19-23, 2022. For more information and…

  • HER Foundation is 22

    22 years of Helping Generations survive HG! From 2000 to 2022, we have been building a healthier future for the next generation! Our research, support, advocacy, and education resources have reached over 2,200,000 people across the globe.

    Join the celebration throughout October!

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

    Whether the loss is miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, or neonatal, we remember the babies we hold in our hearts. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month honors our lost little ones. We…

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

    Whether the loss is miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, or neonatal, we remember. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day honors the babies we hold in our hearts. We invite you to add…

  • Honor Maria

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    Be a Voice for Maria! Join the global maternal health community in honoring Maria and her twins on Friday, November 25, 2022, the 17th anniversary of their deaths.

  • Giving Tuesday 2022

    22 Years of Helping Generations survive HG is made possible by the support of our community. Here at HER, we are ready for a BIG day in the nonprofit world:…

  • International HG Awareness Month 2023

    Join the HER Foundation as we raise awareness about HG Reality during HG Awareness Month, May 2023. Follow the events calendar. GET INVOLVED JOIN the #HERDanceParty. SHARE your HG story. FUNDRAISE for HG education & research. INVITE others to follow the HER Foundation and learn more about HG. DONATE to the HER Foundation. USE the hashtags on your…

  • Your Invite to the #HERDanceParty!

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    Get ready for the upcoming #HERDanceParty! Join the party and help us create awareness for HG and the HER Foundation. Share your own dance videos with #HERDanceParty, and let’s create a wave of love, support, and cuteness! Let’s make a difference together!

  • World Maternal Mental Health Day

    World Maternal Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is observed on the first Wednesday in May each year. This year, this theme is all about supporting each other through our worldwide journey in maternal mental health. Those who experience maternal mental health problems suffer in silence and often go undetected and untreated. Join us…

  • Candle Lighting to Honor Jess and Baby Elsie

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    Honor Jess and Baby Elsie Join the HER Foundation and the worldwide HG community in honoring Jess and Baby Elsie who lost their battle with HG at 28 weeks. With permission from their family, we invite you to light a candle May 3, at 7 PM in your time zone. How to participate: Light a…

  • Funny Friday: HG Memes

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    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy things that happen during HG! We invite you to take your favorite kid pictures and make them into HG memes. How to participate: Send your…

  • International Bereaved Mother’s Day

    International Bereaved Mother's Day is the first Sunday in May each year. This is a day for mothers and parents to remember the children they have lost.  HG increases the risk of miscarriage, unwanted termination, stillbirth, and neonatal loss. We know the grief is great, but all of us at the HER Foundation are here…

  • Update: #HERDanceParty!

    Get ready for the upcoming #HERDanceParty! Join the party and help us create awareness for HG and the HER Foundation. Share your own dance videos with #HERDanceParty, and let’s create a wave of love, support, and cuteness! Let’s make a difference together!

  • Funny Friday: HG Memes

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy things that happen during HG! We invite you to take your favorite kid pictures and make them into HG memes. How to participate: Send your…

  • HG Awareness Day 2023

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    May 15th is International HG Awareness Day and HG Reality. You can help the HER Foundation raise awareness and educate about your HG Reality!

  • #HERDanceParty Day!

    The Big Day is here! Watch the #HERDanceParty! Let’s make a difference together!

  • Funny Friday: HG Memes

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy things that happen during HG! We invite you to take your favorite kid pictures and make them into HG memes. How to participate: Send your…

  • Funny Friday: HG Memes

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy things that happen during HG! We invite you to take your favorite kid pictures and make them into HG memes. How to participate: Send your…

  • PTSD Awareness Day 2023

    With the advances in nutrition and fluid replacements, most patients survive hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) with few life-threatening complications. However, the stress, pain, and helplessness of HG cause persistent psychological distress for many women. PTSS is common following HG pregnancies and is associated with negative life outcomes including inability to breastfeed, marital problems, financial problems, and…

  • Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2023

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    July 19-25 is Black Maternal Mental Health Week. At the HER Foundation, we are dedicated to providing research, resources, and support for all affected by HG. We know that BIWOC (Black, Indigenous and Women of Color), particularly Black women, have additional systemic hurdles to overcome to gain quality HG treatment and specialized medical care during…

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    World Breastfeeding Week 2023

    Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action promotes World Breast Feeding Week from August 1-7. The 2023 theme is Enabling breastfeeding: making a difference for working parents. While there are benefits for breastfeeding, not all HG survivors are able to breastfeed. Learn more about breastfeeding across the globe from the World Health Organization (WHO).

  • Breastfeeding After HG with Susan Fuchs

    ​Join our Instagram Live with Susan Fuchs, MS, IBCLC, "Reclaiming Your Power Through Breastfeeding" on Sunday, August 13th, 2023, at 5pm Pacific. Hear Susan share her HG journey and expertise on breastfeeding in a conversation with Kimber MacGibbon, RN. Learn more about: How breastmilk adapts to baby's needs. How breastfeeding impacts our health. How breastfeeding affects…

  • Black Breastfeeding Week 2023

    The 2021 theme for Black Breastfeeding Week 2023: We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities! #WeOutSide Read why Black Breastfeeding Week is important.

  • Breastfeeding Techniques with Hoda Shawky

    Join us live on Friday, August 25th at 5 PM Pacific for Breastfeeding Techniques. Hoda Shawky, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, IBCLC, HER Advisory Council, and Kimber MacGibbon, RN, HER Executive Director,…

  • Sepsis Awareness Month 2023

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    September is Sepsis Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sepsis is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Hyperemesis Gravidarum significantly increases risk of sepsis because of reduced…

  • Prematurity awareness month

    Prematurity Awareness Month

    November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity and results in babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted. Support…

  • Prematurity awareness day

    Prematurity Awareness Day

    November 17th is Prematurity Awareness Day. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity and results in babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted.…

  • Expert Insights: Nutrition During HG with Kris Mogensen

    ​Join Kimber MacGibbon, RN, and Kris M. Mogensen, MS, RD-AP, LDN, CNSC, for a live Instagram discussion on nutrition during hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Kris M. Mogensen is a registered dietitian…

  • Honor Maria

    Be a voice for Maria! Honor Maria! Join the global maternal health community in honoring Maria and her twins on Friday, November 25. No mother should be silenced by HG, but…

  • Giving Tuesday – 2023

    Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Us! Here at HER, we are ready for a BIG day in the nonprofit world: Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Giving Tuesday is the largest giving…

  • World Folic acid awareness week

    World Folic Acid Awareness Week

    January 1-7 marks World Folic Acid Awareness Week. Shedding light on the significance of folic acid (FA) in our lives, particularly for those with HG. What do you know? Folic…

  • maternal health awareness day

    Maternal Health Awareness Day

    On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we join ACOG and the maternal health community to highlight maternal morbidity and mortality, and its consequences for the next generation. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)* is not…

  • Heart Health Month

    February is Heart Health Month, and we want you to protect your heart before, during, and after HG. Four Ways to Protect Your Heart 1. Take your thiamin. Thiamin deficiency (wet beriberi)…

  • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

    During Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reminded of the unique challenges faced by mothers, particularly those with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). HG is not just a physical condition; it significantly…

  • HG Awareness Month 2024

    Join the HER Foundation as we raise awareness about HG Hope during HG Awareness Month, May 2024. The annual theme is decided in collaboration with leaders of HG organizations and…

  • Bereaved Mother’s Day

    Bereaved Mother's Day is the first Sunday in May each year. This is a day for mothers and parents to remember the children they have lost.  HG increases the risk…

  • HG Memes for HGAM

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2024 HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month! We are inviting you to be part of meme Mondays all through May! You can start the submissions! 👉 Take your favorite kid pics and make them into HG memes. 👉 Send your memes to story@hyperemesis.org, and we…

  • National Nurse’s Day & Thank You To Midwives

    Today is National Nurse's Day! Nurses and midwives play a crucial role in the care of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) patients. Thank you for your dedication and compassion! Have a nurse or midwife who deserves recognition? Recommend them for our referral network! #HG #NurseAppreciation #MidwifeLove     ___ WHAT IS HG? At least 1 million women are…

  • HG Memes for HGAM

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2024 HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month! We are inviting you to be part of meme Mondays all through May! You can start the submissions! 👉 Take your favorite kid pics and make them into HG memes. 👉 Send your memes to story@hyperemesis.org, and we…

  • HG Memes for HGAM

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2024 HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month! We are inviting you to be part of meme Mondays all through May! You can start the submissions! 👉 Take your favorite kid pics and make them into HG memes. 👉 Send your memes to story@hyperemesis.org, and we…

  • HG Memes for HGAM

    HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2024 HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month! We are inviting you to be part of meme Mondays all through May! You can start the submissions! 👉 Take your favorite kid pics and make them into HG memes. 👉 Send your memes to story@hyperemesis.org, and we…

  • HG Online Zoom Support Group – August 2024

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    As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month from 12-1 PM/CST. Begin or continue the healing by connecting with other HG survivors. The HG online support group is facilitated by HER Foundation…

  • HG Online Zoom Support Group – September 2024

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    As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month from 12-1 PM/CST. Begin or continue the healing by connecting with other HG survivors. The HG online support group is facilitated by HER Foundation…

  • HG Online Zoom Support Group – October 2024

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    As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month from 12-1 PM/CST. Begin or continue the healing by connecting with other HG survivors. The HG online support group is facilitated by HER Foundation…

  • Event: ICHG 2024

    Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach 450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA, United States

    Join us November 6-7, 2024, in Ventura, California (near Los Angeles), for ICHG 2024. The conference is days of engaging with top scientists and clinicians specializing in HG management. Bringing together the world’s leading researchers in hyperemesis gravidarum, this two day event in the heart of the Golden State will be an excellent opportunity for delegates to…

  • HG Online Zoom Support Group – November 2024

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    As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month from 12-1 PM/CST. Begin or continue the healing by connecting with other HG survivors. The HG online support group is facilitated by HER Foundation…

  • Giving Tuesday – 2024

    Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Us! Here at HER, we are ready for a BIG day in the nonprofit world: Giving Tuesday, December 4, 2024. Giving Tuesday is the largest giving…

  • HG Online Zoom Support Group – January 2025

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    As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the…

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