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.
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 (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…
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 immune function, invasive procedures, and urinary tract infections. Sepsis is when the body’s response to an existing infection injures its own tissues and organs. Signs…
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 to register for events, visit https://www.nutritioncare.org/maw. Malnutrition Awareness Week Schedule Help to increase awareness of nutrition’s role on patient recovery online by using the hashtag…
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 invite you to add your HG baby to our memorial page.
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…
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…
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…
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 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
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…
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 (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…
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, will discuss breastfeeding techniques, support options, and more.
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 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…
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 HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of HG mothers and prevent prematurity through research and education. What you can do to raise awareness: Talk…
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. Support HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of HG mothers and prevent prematurity through research and education. What you can do to raise awareness:…
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 and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Nutrition. She is a national leader at ASPEN and specializes in managing…
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 Maria’s voice was silenced due to preventable complications. We all must be a voice for her. Share a selfie with your right index finger…
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 day of the year, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating 23 years of HER providing help and hope for families with hyperemesis gravidarum…
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 acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9). Enriched foods, such as cereals, incorporate folic acid. Most people do not get enough folate in…
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 morning sickness. HG is a serious medical condition with a far-reaching impact that can last, not just for the term of a pregnancy, but for…
