Prematurity Awareness Month
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30
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 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.
Get 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.
Use 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.

Share the Facts:

Preterm birth is delivery prior than 37 weeks.
Women 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).
HG is also associated with poor fetal/child outcomes including a 4-fold increased risk of preterm birth (R. Tian et al., 2016).

Prematurity Awareness Day
2023-11-17
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:

Talk 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.
Get 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.
Use 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.

Share the Facts:

Preterm birth is delivery prior than 37 weeks.
Women 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).
HG is also associated with poor fetal/child outcomes including a 4-fold increased risk of preterm birth (R. Tian et al., 2016).

Expert Insights: Nutrition During HG with Kris Mogensen
2023-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
​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 parenteral (intravenous) and enteral (tube feeding) nutrition, malnutrition, and home infusion.

We’ll discuss:

When is nutritional therapy needed for HG?
How can we reduce the risk of complications from intravenous therapy (IV)?
What are the risks of nutritional therapy for HG?
How is refeeding syndrome prevented?
How does malnutrition affect mom and baby?

Hyperemesis 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.
Register to Receive Reminders
GIVEAWAY
One lucky live participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special gift from us! 🎁

Join and engage with us during our Instagram Live on Sunday, November 19th, 2023!
Ways to engage with us during the live:
🙋 Ask a question!
📝 Share a quick experience related to our topic.
🌎 Let us know where you’re joining from!
🤰 Share where you are in your journey.
After the live, we’ll choose someone and DM the lucky winner! Don’t miss out – see you there!
SHARE THE HG FACTS

HG, hyperemesis gravidarum, is a pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting.
HG 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.
HG 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.
Nearly 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.
Mothers 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.
18% of women report complete post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS) criteria following an HG pregnancy. More than half of mothers have post-traumatic stress symptoms.
In 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.

Learn more: HG Fact Sheet

Honor Maria
2023-11-25
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 in the air to indicate 1 MOM is 2 Many to die (or use this graphic).

Copy/paste one of these captions:

I’m raising my voice to honor Maria.
#1MOMis2Many to die.
#Iam1MOM who will speak for Maria.
#Iam1MOM who was not believed.
#IamMariasVoice because….
Maria’s voice was silenced due to preventable complications of HG, so we all must be a voice for her.

Be sure to tag @1MOMis2Many and HER Foundation (@HGmoms). Use these campaign hashtags: #MariasVoice #Isupport1MOM #Iam1Mom #1MOMis2Many #HGaware
Learn more about honoring Maria

Watch 1 MOM is 2 Many Campaign Video

Read Maria’s Story

Giving Tuesday - 2023
2023-11-28
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 (HG) across the globe.
YOU 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!
On Giving Tuesday, we ask for your support to help us continue our work. Your donation will help us to:

Fund research into HG to find better treatments and a cure.
Provide support and guidance to affected mothers and families.
Advocate for HG awareness and recognition.
Educate healthcare professionals.

Will you join the global generosity movement and celebrate the act of giving? Donate today: Hyperemesis.org/donate.

Hyperemesis 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.

World Folic Acid Awareness Week
2024-01-01 - 2024-01-07
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 their diet which increases health risks.
Obtaining sufficient folate from food proves challenging, necessitating the use of a pill.
Those who may become pregnant should take it daily.
FA pills are critical during the first trimester to prevent defects in the baby’s brain and spine, and throughout pregnancy to reduce pregnancy complications.
At least 600 mcg per day is required during pregnancy, but more may be helpful during HG.
Most prenatal vitamins have FA, but the pills are easier to tolerate when sick.
FA can be given by IV and may be needed when intake is limited for more than a few weeks.
Those with the gene variants, like MTHFR, may need active or methylated folate. (Methylfolate)
#WFAAW24

Additional Links:

Preparing for HG
Receive Support
Clinical Tools
Current Research Opportunities
Volunteer with HER
Share your HG Story

Maternal Health Awareness Day
2024-01-23
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 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.
However, 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.
Learn more about how you can help eliminate preventable complications of HG.

HG tools for Maternal Health Awareness Day:

Clinical Tools to understand how to manage HG treatments.
Get Help Now
About HG for Family
Maternal & Child Outcomes research
Support Groups

Heart Health Month
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29
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) can affect your heart. Recommendation is 100 mg/day before 20 weeks and 250 mg/day after 20 weeks.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
It’s important to be proactive with your treatment and ask you doctor is you have any heart symptoms.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-05
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.
*HG patients have significantly increased risk of maternal mental health diagnosis secondary to HG including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Learn more about:

PMADs
PTSD
Research
HER Support Groups

Share the facts:

~1 in 2 of HG patients are diagnosed with postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (Tain et al., 2016).
HG is one of the top 4 predictors of Postpartum Depression (Munk-Olsen et. al., 2022).
26% of HG patients experience suicidal ideations (Nana et. al., 2022).
18% of HG patients meet full criteria of PTSD (Christodoulou et al., 2011).
A little over 1/2 (52%) considered termination (Nana et al., 2022).
80% of women who experienced HG report negative psychosocial outcome(s) or economic consequences (Poursharif et al., 2007).
WHAT IS HG?
At 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!!).
*HG: hyperemesis gravidarum (hyper = excessive, emesis = vomiting, gravidarum = in pregnancy)
**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).

HG Awareness Month 2024
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31
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 groups from across the globe.
From 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.
Our theme for HG Awareness Month is HOPE.

What do you hope will change?
What do you hope changes in HG treatment? How would you like to see providers change their treatment of HG?
What do you wish others understood about HG?
What do you feel needs to change in order for HG to be a priority?
What do you hope is different for the next generation of children?

BE INVOLVED DURING HGAM

SHARE your HG story and SEND us your HG hope quote.
SHARE your HG pictures.
CREATE and SEND your HG memes.
FUNDRAISE for HG education & research.
INVITE others to follow the HER Foundation and learn more about HG.
DONATE to the HER Foundation.
SUBSCRIBE to receive updates.
USE the hashtags on your social: #HGAM24 #HGAD24 #HGhope
STAY UP TO DATE with the upcoming events!

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WHAT IS HG?
At 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!!).
*HG: hyperemesis gravidarum (hyper = excessive, emesis = vomiting, gravidarum = in pregnancy)
**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).

©2024 HER Foundation. All rights reserved.

Bereaved Mother's Day
2024-05-05
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.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) not only impacts physical health but also increases the risk of miscarriage, unwanted termination, stillbirth, and neonatal loss. We envision a future where no one has to endure such suffering due to HG. #HGhope
HER resources:

HER memorial page
HER Loss Support Group
Grief Information

HG Memes for HGAM
2024-05-06, 2024-05-13, 2024-05-20, 2024-05-27
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 will share our favorites on Mondays all through HGAM!
We are open to any memes one wishes to create. In the past, our community has really enjoyed using their children’s funny pictures to use as memes. But we understand that may not always be possible. Some options can include your own drawings/sketches, famous/common (“pre-made”) memes, non face pictures (if it fits), etc. As long as there are no copy right infringements and no triggers. We can review them and get back to you if there is a problem. We want everyone to participate, and can always be flexible!
Please note: We won’t be able to share memes with triggers.
You will receive an email with a consent form that must be signed for us to post on our socials.
We hope you’ll join the fun!
Follow our Instagram and Facebook for updates.

BE INVOLVED DURING HGAM

SHARE your HG story and SEND us your HG hope quote.
SHARE your HG pictures.
CREATE and SEND your HG memes.
FUNDRAISE for HG education & research.
INVITE others to follow the HER Foundation and learn more about HG.
DONATE to the HER Foundation.
SUBSCRIBE to receive updates.
USE the hashtags on your social: #HGAM24 #HGAD24 #HGhope
STAY UP TO DATE with the upcoming events!

National Nurse's Day & Thank You To Midwives
2024-05-06
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

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WHAT IS HG?
At 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!!).
*HG: hyperemesis gravidarum (hyper = excessive, emesis = vomiting, gravidarum = in pregnancy)
**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).

©2024 HER Foundation. All rights reserved.

HG Online Zoom Support Group - August 2024
2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00
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 Advisory Council Members and HG survivors, Sarah Coffman and Elizabeth Lowder.
Learn more:
You are not alone!

Important Update: Zoom Support Group Registration
To enhance the safety and security of our support group participants, we are transitioning to a registration format for our Zoom support groups. This change aims to protect our community and ensure a supportive environment for everyone.
New Registration Process:

One-Time Registration: You will need to register just once for access to all Zoom support groups through November 2025.
Review and Approval: After submitting your registration, our HER Foundation team will review and manually accept members. Please be patient as we complete this process.
Important Notes:

We do not hold meetings in December due to the holidays.
We will update the link for 2026 Zoom support groups in Dec. 2025.

To help us confirm that you are part of our Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) community, please answer the questions in the registration form as thoroughly as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this new system to keep our community safe and secure.
Register for HER’s Monthly Zoom Support Group

Additional Links:

Join our NEW HER HG Community Engagement Platform.
Find a support group that fits your needs.

HG Online Zoom Support Group - September 2024
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:00
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 Advisory Council Members and HG survivors, Sarah Coffman and Elizabeth Lowder.
Learn more:
You are not alone!

Important Update: Zoom Support Group Registration
To enhance the safety and security of our support group participants, we are transitioning to a registration format for our Zoom support groups. This change aims to protect our community and ensure a supportive environment for everyone.
New Registration Process:

One-Time Registration: You will need to register just once for access to all Zoom support groups through November 2025.
Review and Approval: After submitting your registration, our HER Foundation team will review and manually accept members. Please be patient as we complete this process.
Important Notes:

We do not hold meetings in December due to the holidays.
We will update the link for 2026 Zoom support groups in Dec. 2025.

To help us confirm that you are part of our Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) community, please answer the questions in the registration form as thoroughly as possible.
Register for HER’s Monthly Zoom Support Group

Additional Links:

Join our NEW HER HG Community Engagement Platform.
Find a support group that fits your needs.

HG Online Zoom Support Group - October 2024
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00

Event: ICHG 2024
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-07 | Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, 450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA, 93001, 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 hear about the latest research developments and innovative treatments for this complex condition.
If you have any queries about the ICHG 2024 conference, please contact Aimee Brecht-Doscher.
Stay up to date on important information: https://www.hyperemesis.org/ichg2024/
Important information for ICHG 2024 conference

Call for Abstracts
Book your hotel room at the Crowne Plaza (Call the hotel directly to extend your stay.)
Registration

HG Online Zoom Support Group - November 2024
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:00

Giving Tuesday - 2024
2024-12-03
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 day of the year, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating 24 years of HER providing help and hope for families with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) across the globe.
YOU 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 2025!
On Giving Tuesday, we ask for your support to help us continue our work. Your donation will help us to:

Fund research into HG to find better treatments and a cure.
Provide support and guidance to affected mothers and families.
Advocate for HG awareness and recognition.
Educate healthcare professionals.

Will you join the global generosity movement and celebrate the act of giving? Donate today: Hyperemesis.org/donate.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (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.

HG Online Zoom Support Group - January 2025
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00

HG Online Zoom Support Group - February 2025
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00

HG Trauma Support Group
2025-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
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 for those impacted by HG-related trauma to connect, process, and begin the path toward healing.

Special Gift: Free Intro Session in March!
We’re offering our first session on March 3rd, 2025, from 11 am – 12 pm (PT) / 2 pm – 3 pm (ET) absolutely FREE! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the group and connect with others. Please note that while this March 3rd session is free, all sessions after this date will have a small fee*.
How to Join:
To register for this new live support group, and view all our upcoming events, you’ll need to join our community on Circle. Sign up once, and you’ll be able to see and register for all future events we host! Plus, you’ll have the chance to join our other support groups and even sign up to be a HER Volunteer!
Join HERE!

*A small fee will help us cover the costs of program technology fees and maintaining the quality of support services. Your contribution also helps sustain and grow our community initiatives.
**Disclaimer: Although this support group is led by health professionals, it is not psychotherapy and should not be considered a substitute for individual or group therapy. If a participant’s needs fall outside the scope of this group, they may be asked to seek professional support.

HG Online Zoom Support Group - March 2025
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00

Seeking all artists who have had Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
2025-04-01 - 2025-07-02
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 Monica, CA.
Artists: Visual art, writers, etc.
SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS:
To submit your work, send 1–3 images of your work along with an artist statement* and a bio** to office@dnjgallery.net.
Submission Deadline: July 2nd, 2025
Work must be sent by September 2nd, 2025 to dnj Gallery.
“The Curse of the Blessing” Exhibition
September 21st – November 29th, 2025
dnj Gallery and ArtandMed
*An artist statement is a concise, often personal, piece of writing that helps viewers understand the artist’s creative process, intentions, and the meaning behind their work. It’s essentially a short introduction to an artist’s work, explaining why they create (definitely in relation to HG), what they’re trying to say, and what they hope the viewer will take away. State why you’re making art – to deal with the symptoms of HG. Explaining your thoughts about all your work, not one piece.
** Bio is a concise account of an artist’s life and career, often used to introduce them to audiences. It’s a narrative that highlights their artistic journey, background, and accomplishments.

Photography by Clare Hughes

HG Trauma Support Group - April 2025
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
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.
🌟 A chance to share your experiences with others who truly understand the depth of HG-related challenges.
🌟 Practical tools and resources to help you manage trauma and its ongoing effects.
How to Join:
To register for this new live support group, and view all our upcoming events, you’ll need to join our community on Circle. Sign up once, and you’ll be able to see and register for all future events we host! Plus, you’ll have the chance to join our other support groups and even sign up to be a HER Volunteer!
Join Here!
Cost: A small fee of $10 is required to join this session, which helps us cover the costs of platform technology fees, resources, and maintaining the quality of support services. Your contribution also helps sustain and grow our community initiatives.
**Disclaimer: Although this support group is led by health professionals, it is not psychotherapy and should not be considered a substitute for individual or group therapy. If a participant’s needs fall outside the scope of this group, they may be asked to consult with a group leader for appropriate referrals to professional support.
Refund & Rescheduling Policy:
We do not offer refunds for paid support group sessions. However, you may request a one-time transfer to a future session if made at least 48 hours before your scheduled date. Transfers are subject to availability and cannot be changed again.
Thank you for your understanding!
Scholarship Opportunities Coming Soon!
If you’re facing significant financial hardship and unable to attend due to cost, a scholarship option will be available soon. Our goal is to make support accessible to those in need. Stay tuned for details on how to apply!

HG Online Zoom Support Group - April 2025
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00

HG Awareness Month
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31
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 eradicate HG.
25 years of progress
We’re celebrating HG Progress: the powerful strides we’ve made in understanding, treating, and supporting those facing hyperemesis gravidarum. From expanding access to HG-informed care and launching new global research collaborations to strengthening our advocacy impact and growing community support networks, we are seeing real change.
Progress is happening, and it’s just the beginning.
We can’t do it without you – This year marks 25 years of progress and hope, thanks to our supporters. We’re aiming to raise $25,000 this month to supercharge our impact. Join us by contributing at hyperemesis.org/donate.

“The adverse health consequences for mother and child, as well as the costs of healthcare and lost productivity affect families, the community, and the nation. These patients and their children deserve excellent care and a chance at a healthy future.” ~ Kimber MacGibbon, RN, MS

*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).
