Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Month, observed in May, is a time to raise awareness about this often misunderstood condition that affects pregnant individuals. HG is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss during pregnancy, and it can have a profound impact on the physical and mental health of those affected.

HG is not just “morning sickness.” It 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 potentially adverse consequences for the mom-to-be and the newborn(s).

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. So, 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?
Share your HG Hopes with Us!

Everything you need for HGAM!

Check out our HG Awareness Month Kit for 2024! The awareness kit has messaging around the theme #HGHope, shareable graphics, social media content, activities, and resources.

Weekly Themes

Week 1: Hope for Healing & Recovery

Week 2: Hope for the Next Generation

Week 3: Hope for the Cause

Week 4: Hope for Policy & Healthcare Change

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!

See what we are up to on social media!

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