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SUMMARY:World Maternal Mental Health Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/world-maternal-mental-health-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
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SUMMARY:World Maternal Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Maternal Mental Health Day\nWorld 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 in destigmatizing mental health complications.\nHG patients have significantly increased risk of maternal mental health diagnosis secondary to HG:\n\n\n\n26% have suicidal ideations (Nana et al.\, 2022)\n18% meet full criteria PTSD (Christodoulou et al.\, 2011)\n~50% experience trauma\n52% consider termination (Nana et al.\, 2022)\n50% have a postpartum psychiatric diagnosis\n>80% experience psychosocial struggles (Poursharif et al.\, 2007)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out if you need help:\n🔹National Maternal Mental Health Line: 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)\n🔹Postpartum Support International\n🔹HER HG Support Groups\n\n\n\nIf you or a family member needs postpartum mental health care\, please contact your provider. 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/world-maternal-mental-health-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
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UID:10117-1683072000-1683158399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Candle Lighting to Honor Jess and Baby Elsie
DESCRIPTION:Honor Jess and Baby Elsie\nJoin 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. \nHow to participate:\n\nLight a candle(s) at 7 PM in your time zone.\nPost your pictures or videos on social media.\nUse the hashtag #HonorJessandElsie.\nTag HER\, so we can share your post.\n\n We will shine a light on maternal mental health and HG across the globe and remember these two beautiful lives.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/candle-lighting-to-honor-jess-and-baby-elsie/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T202702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T224239Z
UID:10122-1683244800-1683331199@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Funny Friday: HG Memes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHow to participate:\n\n\nSend your memes to theHERFoundation@gmail.com and we will share them during Meme Mondays!\nOr you can tag HER and use #HGmemes\, so we can share your meme to our story.\nThe creators of the top three memes will receive a prize.\nWe won’t be able to share memes with triggers.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join the fun!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/funny-friday-hg-memes/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T165731Z
UID:10113-1683417600-1683503999@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:International Bereaved Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION: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 for you. You are not alone. \nHER resources: \n\nHER memorial page\nHER Loss Support Group\nGrief Information
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/international-bereaved-mothers-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T224355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T224834Z
UID:10137-1683417600-1684022399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Child Mental Health Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Accept\, Advocate\, Act – Because Awareness Is Not Enough
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/child-mental-health-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T211741Z
UID:10132-1683504000-1683590399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Update: #HERDanceParty!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the upcoming #HERDanceParty!\nJoin 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! \nLet’s make a difference together!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/update-herdanceparty/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230412T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T205809Z
UID:10129-1683849600-1683935999@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Funny Friday: HG Memes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHow to participate:\n\n\nSend your memes to theHERFoundation@gmail.com and we will share them during Meme Mondays!\nOr you can tag HER and use #HGmemes\, so we can share your meme to our story.\nThe creators of the top three memes will receive a prize.\nWe won’t be able to share memes with triggers.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join the fun!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/funny-friday-hg-memes-2/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230204T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T001143Z
UID:9958-1684108800-1684195199@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:HG Awareness Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:May 15th is International HG Awareness Day! You can help the HER Foundation raise awareness and educate about your HG Reality!\n10 ways you can help! \n\nDANCE for HER in our #HERDanceParty.\nDONATE for research\, education\, and awareness.\nEMAIL HER pictures of your #HGreality\, your HG art\, and your family: theHERFoundation@gmail.com/\nTELL your HG Reality story.\nFOLLOW our Facebook Event.\nSHARE and follow HER content on your social media.\nCOMPLETE our research surveys.\nUSE our 2023 Awareness Kit.\nADD the hashtags: #HGreality\, #HGAD2023.\nTAKE care of yourself. This can be a tough day with triggers.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/hg-awareness-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T211704Z
UID:10134-1684108800-1684195199@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:#HERDanceParty Day!
DESCRIPTION:The Big Day is here! Watch the #HERDanceParty!\nLet’s make a difference together!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/update-herdanceparty-2/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T210042Z
UID:10127-1684454400-1684540799@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Funny Friday: HG Memes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHow to participate:\n\n\nSend your memes to theHERFoundation@gmail.com and we will share them during Meme Mondays!\nOr you can tag HER and use #HGmemes\, so we can share your meme to our story.\nThe creators of the top three memes will receive a prize.\nWe won’t be able to share memes with triggers.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join the fun!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/funny-friday-hg-memes-3/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230415T203925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T210349Z
UID:10128-1685059200-1685145599@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Funny Friday: HG Memes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nHow to participate:\n\n\nSend your memes to theHERFoundation@gmail.com and we will share them during Meme Mondays!\nOr you can tag HER and use #HGmemes\, so we can share your meme to our story.\nThe creators of the top three memes will receive a prize.\nWe won’t be able to share memes with triggers.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join the fun!
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/funny-friday-hg-memes-4/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230515T211420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T205212Z
UID:9363-1687824000-1687910399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:PTSD Awareness Day 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPTSS is common following HG pregnancies and is associated with negative life outcomes including inability to breastfeed\, marital problems\, financial problems\, and inability of self-care. \nSource: Posttraumatic stress symptoms following pregnancy complicated by hyperemesis gravidarum. — The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine\, 2011.\nLearn about trauma after HG here.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/ptsd-awareness-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230716T170921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T171447Z
UID:10491-1688169600-1690847999@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC Mental Health Month 2023 theme is  Culture\, Community\, and Connection. \nRead our blog post here. \n 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230716T171753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T172158Z
UID:10494-1689724800-1690329599@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 pregnancy. \n🔹Learn more in our blog. \nBlack Maternal Mental Health Week is an annual awareness event\, but employers and business leaders can create shift all year long. Thank you to Shades Of Blue Project for their leadership in #BMMHW2023.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/black-maternal-mental-health-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230808
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230715T192627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T013406Z
UID:10478-1690848000-1691452799@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:World Breastfeeding Week 2023
DESCRIPTION: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).\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAny conversation about breastfeeding includes the benefits of breastfeeding. The conversation must also acknowledge health and other factors in a mother’s ability or decision to breastfeed. “Breastfeeding is not an option for every mother. Women who have struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)\, who are facing malnutrition\, trauma\, and other complications may have greater difficulty successfully breastfeeding or may decide to nourish their baby with formula. Whether or not to breastfeed can be a complex\, personal choice. In the end\, the best choice for you is the one that ensures the well-being of you and your child.”\n\n \n\nLearn more about breastfeeding across the globe from the World Health Organization (WHO).\n\n \n\n#WBW2023\n\n\n\n\n \n\nHG is hyperemesis gravidarum: a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause malnutrition\, dehydration\, and debility due to severe nausea and vomiting\, and may cause long-term health issues for mom and baby.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/world-breastfeeding-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230809T235349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T223933Z
UID:10561-1691946000-1691949600@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Breastfeeding After HG with Susan Fuchs
DESCRIPTION:​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. \nLearn more about: \n\nHow breastmilk adapts to baby’s needs.\nHow breastfeeding impacts our health.\nHow breastfeeding affects mental health.\nHow breastfeeding and weaning are affected by HG.\n35% of HG patients do not breastfeed compared to 11% of controls.\n\nSubmit your questions here. \nBreastfeeding is not an option for every mother. Those who have struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)\, who are facing malnutrition\, trauma\, and other complications may have greater difficulty successfully breastfeeding or may decide to nourish their baby with formula. Whether or not to breastfeed can be a complex\, personal choice. In the end\, the best choice is the one that ensures the well being of you and your child. Read our blog. \nHyperemesis Gravidarum (HG): a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause malnutrition\, dehydration\, and debility due to severe nausea and vomiting\, and may cause long-term health issues for mom and baby. \nSHARE THE FACTS\n\nHG\, hyperemesis gravidarum\, is a pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss\, malnutrition\, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting.\nHG is not the “morning sickness” of healthy\, normal pregnancies. It is a distinct diagnosis marked by severe and relentless symptoms that pose significant risks to the health of both mother and baby. Over 1/3rd of HG babies do not make it to term.\nHG babies are at increased risk for low birth weight\, small size for gestational age\, and preterm birth. In utero exposure to HG is linked to a 3.6-fold increased risk of emotional/behavioral & developmental disorders.\nNearly 20% of HG pregnancies are lost to therapeutic terminations\, citing “no hope for relief.” Current treatments are not adequate to prevent termination of these planned\, wanted pregnancies.\nMothers with HG’s most severe forms can experience pneumothorax\, organ rupture\, retinal detachment and blindness\, eardrum and jaw damage\, rib fractures\, esophageal tears\, the neurological syndrome Wernicke’s encephalopathy\, or even death.\n18% of women report full criteria of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS) following an HG pregnancy. More than half of mothers have post-traumatic stress symptoms.\nIn 2009\, inpatient treatment for HG in the U.S. cost more than $250\,000\,000. HG is the leading cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy\, and is second only to preterm labor as the most common overall cause of hospitalization during pregnancy.\n\n 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/breastfeeding-after-an-hg-pregnancy-with-susan-fuchs/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230826T002358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T002358Z
UID:10630-1692921600-1693526399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Black Breastfeeding Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 theme for Black Breastfeeding Week 2023: We Outside! Celebrating Connection & Our Communities! #WeOutSide\n\nRead why Black Breastfeeding Week is important.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/black-breastfeeding-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230813T164147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T171550Z
UID:10619-1692982800-1692986400@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Techniques with Hoda Shawky
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/breastfeeding-techniques-with-hoda-shawky/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20230831T225619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T190234Z
UID:10640-1693526400-1696118399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Sepsis Awareness Month 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSepsis is when the body’s response to an existing infection injures its own tissues and organs. Signs of sepsis include fever (higher or lower than normal)\, diarrhea or vomiting\, abdominal pelvic pain/tenderness\, confusion\, and signs of infection. \n🔹Learn more.\n🔹Signs of sepsis.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/sepsis-awareness-month-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20231026T020021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T023818Z
UID:10694-1698796800-1701388799@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Prematurity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSupport HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of HG mothers and prevent prematurity through research and education. \nWhat you can do to raise awareness: \n\nTalk about it. Share your story or the stories of others with your friends\, family\, and community. The more people who know about premature birth and HG\, the more likely they are to support awareness and research.\nGet involved the HER Foundation. Sign up to volunteer for the HER foundation to raise awareness of HG and premature birth. You can volunteer your time\, donate money\, or simply spread the word about our work.\nUse social media. Share information about premature birth and HG on your social media accounts. Use relevant hashtags\, such as #PrematureAwarenessMonth and #HGAwareness\, so that your posts can reach a wider audience.\n\n\n\n\nShare the Facts: \n\nPreterm birth is delivery prior than 37 weeks.\nWomen with a history of HG were likely to have an increased risk of preterm birth\, regardless of ondansetron exposure (M.S. Fejzo et al.\, 2016).\nHG is also associated with poor fetal/child outcomes including a 4-fold increased risk of preterm birth (R. Tian et al.\, 2016).
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/prematurity-awareness-month-2023/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20231026T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T022102Z
UID:10716-1700179200-1700265599@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Prematurity Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSupport HER Foundation’s efforts to improve the care of HG mothers and prevent prematurity through research and education. \nWhat you can do to raise awareness: \n\nTalk about it. Share your story or the stories of others with your friends\, family\, and community. The more people who know about premature birth and HG\, the more likely they are to support awareness and research.\nGet involved the HER Foundation. Sign up to volunteer for the HER foundation to raise awareness of HG and premature birth. You can volunteer your time\, donate money\, or simply spread the word about our work.\nUse social media. Share information about premature birth and HG on your social media accounts. Use relevant hashtags\, such as #PrematureAwarenessMonth and #HGAwareness\, so that your posts can reach a wider audience.\n\n\n\n\nShare the Facts: \n\nPreterm birth is delivery prior than 37 weeks.\nWomen with a history of HG were likely to have an increased risk of preterm birth\, regardless of ondansetron exposure (M.S. Fejzo et al.\, 2016).\nHG is also associated with poor fetal/child outcomes including a 4-fold increased risk of preterm birth (R. Tian et al.\, 2016).
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/prematurity-awareness-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231119T150000
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SUMMARY:Expert Insights: Nutrition During HG with Kris Mogensen
DESCRIPTION:​Join Kimber MacGibbon\, RN\, and Kris M. Mogensen\, MS\, RD-AP\, LDN\, CNSC\, for a live Instagram discussion on nutrition during hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). \nKris 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 parenteral (intravenous) and enteral (tube feeding) nutrition\, malnutrition\, and home infusion. \n  \nWe’ll discuss:\n\nWhen is nutritional therapy needed for HG?\nHow can we reduce the risk of complications from intravenous therapy (IV)?\nWhat are the risks of nutritional therapy for HG?\nHow is refeeding syndrome prevented?\nHow does malnutrition affect mom and baby?\n\nHyperemesis Gravidarum (HG): a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause malnutrition\, dehydration\, and debility due to severe nausea and vomiting. It can also lead to long-term health problems for mom and baby. \nRegister to Receive Reminders \nGIVEAWAY\nOne lucky live participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special gift from us! 🎁 \n \nJoin and engage with us during our Instagram Live on Sunday\, November 19th\, 2023! \nWays to engage with us during the live: \n🙋 Ask a question!\n📝 Share a quick experience related to our topic.\n🌎 Let us know where you’re joining from!\n🤰 Share where you are in your journey. \nAfter the live\, we’ll choose someone and DM the lucky winner! Don’t miss out – see you there! \nSHARE THE HG FACTS\n\nHG\, hyperemesis gravidarum\, is a pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss\, malnutrition\, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting.\nHG is not the “morning sickness” of healthy\, normal pregnancies. It is a distinct diagnosis marked by severe and relentless symptoms that pose significant risks to the health of both mother and baby. Over 1/3rd of HG babies do not make it to term.\nHG babies are at increased risk for low birth weight\, small size for gestational age\, and preterm birth. In utero\, exposure to HG is linked to a 3.6-fold increased risk of emotional/behavioral & developmental disorders.\nNearly 20% of HG pregnancies are lost to therapeutic terminations\, citing “no hope for relief.” Current treatments are not adequate to prevent the termination of these planned\, wanted pregnancies.\nMothers with HG’s most severe forms can experience pneumothorax\, organ rupture\, retinal detachment and blindness\, eardrum and jaw damage\, rib fractures\, esophageal tears\, the neurological syndrome Wernicke’s encephalopathy\, or even death.\n18% of women report complete post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS) criteria following an HG pregnancy. More than half of mothers have post-traumatic stress symptoms.\nIn 2009\, inpatient treatment for HG in the U.S. cost more than $250\,000\,000. HG is the leading cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy and is second only to preterm labor as the most common overall cause of hospitalization during pregnancy.\n\nLearn more: HG Fact Sheet \n 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/hg-and-nutrition-with-kris-mogensen/
CATEGORIES:HER Event
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125
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SUMMARY:Honor Maria
DESCRIPTION:Be a voice for Maria! Honor Maria!\nJoin the global maternal health community in honoring Maria and her twins on Friday\, November 25. \nNo mother should be silenced by HG\, but Maria’s voice was silenced due to preventable complications. We all must be a voice for her.  \n  \nShare a selfie with your right index finger in the air to indicate 1 MOM is 2 Many to die (or use this graphic). \n\n\n \nCopy/paste one of these captions: \n\nI’m raising my voice to honor Maria.\n#1MOMis2Many to die.\n#Iam1MOM who will speak for Maria.\n#Iam1MOM who was not believed.\n#IamMariasVoice because….\nMaria’s voice was silenced due to preventable complications of HG\, so we all must be a voice for her.\n\nBe sure to tag @1MOMis2Many and HER Foundation (@HGmoms). Use these campaign hashtags: #MariasVoice #Isupport1MOM #Iam1Mom #1MOMis2Many #HGaware \nLearn more about honoring Maria \n\nWatch 1 MOM is 2 Many Campaign Video \n\nRead Maria’s Story
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/honor-maria-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20231026T020027Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Us!\n \nHere 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 (HG) across the globe. \nYOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. Support the HER Foundation\, and feel great knowing that you are part of a worldwide movement\, working to raise awareness for HG with our exciting work in 2024! \nOn Giving Tuesday\, we ask for your support to help us continue our work. Your donation will help us to:\n\nFund research into HG to find better treatments and a cure.\nProvide support and guidance to affected mothers and families.\nAdvocate for HG awareness and recognition.\nEducate healthcare professionals.\n\n\nWill you join the global generosity movement and celebrate the act of giving? Donate today: Hyperemesis.org/donate.\n\n\n\nHyperemesis Gravidarm (HG) is a debilitating pregnancy condition that causes severe nausea\, vomiting\, and weight loss. It can be so severe that it can lead to hospitalization and even miscarriage. The HER Foundation is the leading global organization dedicated to raising awareness of HG and providing support to affected mothers and families.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/giving-tuesday-2023/
CATEGORIES:Giving Tuesday
ORGANIZER;CN="HER Foundation":MAILTO:theHERFoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
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UID:10889-1704067200-1704671999@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:World Folic Acid Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat do you know? \n\nFolic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9).\nEnriched foods\, such as cereals\, incorporate folic acid.\nMost people do not get enough folate in their diet which increases health risks.\nObtaining sufficient folate from food proves challenging\, necessitating the use of a pill.\nThose who may become pregnant should take it daily.\nFA pills are critical during the first trimester to prevent defects in the baby’s brain and spine\, and throughout pregnancy to reduce pregnancy complications.\nAt least 600 mcg per day is required during pregnancy\, but more may be helpful during HG.\nMost prenatal vitamins have FA\, but the pills are easier to tolerate when sick.\nFA can be given by IV and may be needed when intake is limited for more than a few weeks.\nThose with the gene variants\, like MTHFR\, may need active or methylated folate. (Methylfolate)\n#WFAAW24\n\nAdditional Links:\n\nPreparing for HG\nReceive Support\nClinical Tools\nCurrent Research Opportunities \nVolunteer with HER\nShare your HG Story
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/world-folic-acid-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
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UID:10865-1705968000-1706054399@www.hyperemesis.org
SUMMARY:Maternal Health Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHyperemesis 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 the remaining lives of mother and child(ren). Mothers can suffer from include neurological disorders\, gastrointestinal damage\, malnutrition and dehydration\, and even organ failure. Children can suffer from low birth weight\, intracranial hemorrhage (caused by vitamin K deficiency)\, intrauterine growth retardation\, stillbirth\, brain damage\, infant disorders (neurological\, respiratory\, and circulatory)\, and abnormal development of some organs. One in three babies does not make it to term. \nHowever\, while the devastating complications of HG are numerous\, the silver lining is that a great many of them are preventable with timely\, effective\, adequate medical care. To this end\, the HER Foundation launched the 1 MOM Is 2 Many campaign. \nLearn more about how you can help eliminate preventable complications of HG. \n  \nHG tools for Maternal Health Awareness Day: \n\nClinical Tools to understand how to manage HG treatments.\nGet Help Now\nAbout HG for Family\nMaternal & Child Outcomes research\nSupport Groups
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/maternal-health-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20240201T211146Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Health Month
DESCRIPTION:February is Heart Health Month\, and we want you to protect your heart before\, during\, and after HG. \n\nFour Ways to Protect Your Heart\n1. Take your thiamin. Thiamin deficiency (wet beriberi) can affect your heart. Recommendation is 100 mg/day before 20 weeks and 250 mg/day after 20 weeks. \n2. Ask if an EKG is needed if you’re on multiple medications. If everything is normal\, you don’t have to do anything else. Arrhythmias can result from certain combinations of multiple meds in sensitive patients or if there are electrolyte abnormalities. \n3. Learn how to take your pulse. Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) can be a sign of dehydration\, vitamin deficiencies\, or even sepsis (especially if you have a PICC\, midline\, or other catheter). \n4. Check your blood pressure at the doctor’s office\, at a pharmacy\, or even at home!  Those with prolonged HG are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia and more likely to experience eclamptic seizures\, and high blood pressure in later pregnancy or postpartum can be a symptom. \nIt’s important to be proactive with your treatment and ask you doctor is you have any heart symptoms. \n 
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/heart-health-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20240503T194630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194630Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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 impacts mental health. \n*HG patients have significantly increased risk of maternal mental health diagnosis secondary to HG including PTSD\, depression\, and anxiety. \nLearn more about:\n\nPMADs\nPTSD\nResearch\nHER Support Groups\n\nShare the facts:\n \n~1 in 2 of HG patients are diagnosed with postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (Tain et al.\, 2016). \nHG is one of the top 4 predictors of Postpartum Depression (Munk-Olsen et. al.\, 2022). \n26% of HG patients experience suicidal ideations (Nana et. al.\, 2022). \n18% of HG patients meet full criteria of PTSD (Christodoulou et al.\, 2011). \nA little over 1/2 (52%) considered termination (Nana et al.\, 2022). \n80% of women who experienced HG report negative psychosocial outcome(s) or economic consequences (Poursharif et al.\, 2007). \nWHAT IS HG?\nAt least 1 million women are estimated to suffer from a serious pregnancy disease each year that takes the lives of thousands of babies (and some mothers) due to chronic malnutrition and dehydration from debilitating nausea and vomiting. The disease known as HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) is often misunderstood\, unrecognized or assumed to be psychological\, and thus is inadequately treated. This means women suffer to the point of being traumatized\, choosing therapeutic termination\, or having serious short and long-term health issues. The children\, too often\, are affected as well. With proper treatment\, most issues can be minimized or prevented\, and the impact can be reduced. Be HG aware\, educate others\, and donate to support education and research (HG research rarely gets grant funding!!). \n*HG: hyperemesis gravidarum (hyper = excessive\, emesis = vomiting\, gravidarum = in pregnancy) \n**Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss\, malnutrition\, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the mom-to-be and the newborn(s).
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/maternal-mental-health-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260403T104629
CREATED:20240423T000418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T171256Z
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SUMMARY:HG Awareness Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the HER Foundation as we raise awareness about HG Hope during HG Awareness Month\, May 2024.\nThe annual theme is decided in collaboration with leaders of HG organizations and groups from across the globe.  \nFrom our exciting new research finding GDF15 is the cause of HG\, new HG clinics offering specialty care\, and our many clinical resources\, we believe the future for those with HG will be different.  \nOur theme for HG Awareness Month is HOPE.  \n\nWhat do you hope will change? \nWhat do you hope changes in HG treatment? How would you like to see providers change their treatment of HG?\nWhat do you wish others understood about HG? \nWhat do you feel needs to change in order for HG to be a priority?\nWhat do you hope is different for the next generation of children?\n\nBE INVOLVED DURING HGAM\n\nSHARE your HG story and SEND us your HG hope quote.\nSHARE your HG pictures.\nCREATE and SEND your HG memes.\nFUNDRAISE for HG education & research.\nINVITE others to follow the HER Foundation and learn more about HG.\nDONATE to the HER Foundation.\nSUBSCRIBE to receive updates.\nUSE the hashtags on your social: #HGAM24 #HGAD24 #HGhope\nSTAY UP TO DATE with the upcoming events!\n\n___ \nWHAT IS HG?\nAt least 1 million women are estimated to suffer from a serious pregnancy disease each year that takes the lives of thousands of babies (and some mothers) due to chronic malnutrition and dehydration from debilitating nausea and vomiting. The disease known as HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) is often misunderstood\, unrecognized or assumed to be psychological\, and thus is inadequately treated. This means women suffer to the point of being traumatized\, choosing therapeutic termination\, or having serious short and long-term health issues. The children\, too often\, are affected as well. With proper treatment\, most issues can be minimized or prevented\, and the impact can be reduced. Be HG aware\, educate others\, and donate to support education and research (HG research rarely gets grant funding!!). \n*HG: hyperemesis gravidarum (hyper = excessive\, emesis = vomiting\, gravidarum = in pregnancy) \n**Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss\, malnutrition\, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the mom-to-be and the newborn(s). \n  \n©2024 HER Foundation. All rights reserved.
URL:https://www.hyperemesis.org/event/hgam2024/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,Featured
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