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 immune function, invasive procedures, and urinary tract infections. If you suspect sepsis, get immediate care. Every hour matters. Sepsis is when the body’s response to…
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 to over 2,000,000 people across the globe. Join us to celebrate 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 invite you to add your HG baby to our memorial page.
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 events to look forward to: 10/3: Sunday Live at 5 PM/Pacific on Facebook with Kimber MacGibbon. 10/10: Sunday Live at 5 PM/Pacific on Instagram with…
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 event will give maternal health advocates the opportunity to: Connect with survivors, volunteer leaders and other like-minded champions for change in maternal health. Learn to…
Sunday Live at 5 PM/Pacific on Facebook
Join Kimber MacGibbon and Marlena Fejzo, PhD, Live at 5 PM/Pacific on Facebook to discuss HER's genetic research.
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). Used with permission from ASPEN. Malnutrition Awareness Week Schedule
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 provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make…
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. We invite you to add your HG baby to our memorial page.
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. Follow HER on Instagram @HGmoms.
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 likely to deliver babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted. Support HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of HG mothers and…
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 are more likely to result in babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted. Support HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of…
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…
HG Awareness Month 2022
Join the HER Foundation as we raise awareness about HG's Impact during HG Awareness Month, May 2022.
Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2022
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 your HG baby to our memorial page.
Honor Maria
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: Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Giving Tuesday is the largest giving day of the year, and we want to make this year’s global movement for…
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!
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
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…
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…
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…
Child Mental Health Week 2023
Accept, Advocate, Act - Because Awareness Is Not Enough
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…
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…
HG Awareness Day 2023
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…
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…
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…
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
BIPOC Mental Health Month 2023 theme is Culture, Community, and Connection. Read our blog post here.
Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2023
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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!…
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…
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!…
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!…
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!…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – August 2024
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…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – September 2024
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…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – October 2024
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…
Event: ICHG 2024
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach 450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA, United StatesJoin 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…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – November 2024
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…
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
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…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – February 2025
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…
HG Trauma Support Group
The HER Foundation is expanding its live support group offerings, and we're thrilled to announce a new Support Group for HG Trauma! This support group provides a safe, compassionate space…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – March 2025
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…
Seeking all artists who have had Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Seeking artists who have had hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or other pregnancy illnesses and are creating work about their experiences for a group exhibit at dnj Gallery, Santa…
HG Trauma Support Group – April 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect,…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – April 2025
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…
HG Awareness Month
May is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)* Awareness Month, and the HER Foundation is celebrating 25 years of progress as we aim to support mothers, improve treatment for this serious condition, and…
Bereaved Mother’s Day
This Bereaved Mother's Day and everyday, the HER Foundation stands with you.
HG Trauma Support Group – May 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect,…
World Maternal Mental Health Day
World Maternal Mental Health Day is acknowledged May 7, 2025.
Children’s Mental Health Day
HG Progress 2025: Hope for the Next Generation
Mother’s Day 2025
Mother’s Day: Honoring the Strength Behind the Struggle
Maternal Sepsis Week
This week is Maternal Sepsis Week, a time to share helpful, empowering information that can support those who have experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).
International Nurses Day
Honoring Nurses and Midwives: Caring for Those Who Care for Us
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Day
Today is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Day, a powerful moment in HG Awareness Month to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go.
HG Online Zoom Support Group – May 2025
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…
World Preeclampsia Day
Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and signs of organ stress. And research shows that those with prolonged HG are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia and at nearly double the risk for eclamptic seizures.
HG Trauma Support Group – June 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. What to Expect: 🌟 A supportive environment facilitated by a professional specializing in HG and trauma recovery. 🌟…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – June 2025
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 Trauma Support Group – July 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. What to Expect: 🌟 A supportive environment facilitated by a professional specializing in HG and trauma recovery. 🌟…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – July 2025
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 Trauma Support Group – August 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. What to Expect: 🌟 A supportive environment facilitated by a professional specializing in HG and trauma recovery. 🌟…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – August 2025
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 Trauma Support Group – September 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. What to Expect: 🌟 A supportive environment facilitated by a professional specializing in HG and trauma recovery. 🌟…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – September 2025
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 Trauma Support Group – October 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. 📍 New Platform — Now on Zoom We’ve moved this group to Zoom to make it even easier…
HG Online Zoom Support Group – October 2025
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…
Mindful Eating Support Group – October 2025
Navigating your relationship with food after experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can be complex and emotional. This live support group offers a compassionate, judgment-free space to gently rebuild trust with your body and find peace around eating again. 🗓️ Date: Monday, October 20th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 am (PT) / 1 pm (CT) / 2 pm…
HG Loss Support Group – October 2025
Navigating the grief of losing a pregnancy due to Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a unique and deeply emotional journey. This support group is a safe space for individuals who have experienced a loss to connect, share, and heal together. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 am (PT) / 1 pm (CT) /…
HG Trauma Support Group – November 2025
The trauma of enduring Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can leave lasting emotional and mental scars. This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing. 📍 New Platform — Now on Zoom We’ve moved this group to Zoom to make it even easier…
