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Countdown to Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day!
May 15th is International HG Awareness Day (HGAD), and we’re raising awareness throughout the month! This Awareness Kit has messaging around the year’s international theme, #HGhope, shareable graphics, social media content, activities, and resources. Join us as we educate about hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
The HER Foundation is the global voice of HG, and we are proud to celebrate and raise awareness about the long-term impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Together, we can change the future for the next generation.
Annual HG Awareness Month Theme
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?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum or HG is defined as a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and debility due to severe nausea and/or vomiting, and may cause long-term health issues for mother and baby(ies).
Mothers who experience HG have and increased risk of malnutrition, Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE), sepsis, thiamin deficiency (TD), preeclampsia, hemorrhage, preterm labor, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD), embolism, anemia, heart issues, placental abruption, and organ failure.
Babies born after an HG pregnancy have an increased risk of Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Small for Gestational Age (IUGR/SGA), prematurity, neurodevelopmental issues, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, learning disabilities, adult mental health issues, and adult cardiometabolic issues. 1 in 3 babies does not make it to term.
Events and Activities
We invite you to share your HG Hopes and join the May events.
- 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!
Shareable Graphics
You can join the conversation on social media by sharing information, graphics, and resources about HG. Spread #HGHope!
Sample Facebook and Instagram Captions
Sample Post 1:
Thanks to groundbreaking research by Dr. Fejzo, in partnership with the HER Foundation, they've uncovered GDF15 as the cause of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), reshaping the future for those affected. Despite the progress, HG research lags due to insufficient grants and funding. Your support can accelerate their efforts, moving us closer to a future free from HG. Donate today at hyperemesis.org/donate. #HGAM24 #HGHope
Sample Post 2:
May 15th is International HG Awareness Day (HGAD)! We're joining the HER Foundation, the global voice of HG, in raising awareness and educating about HG. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is defined as a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and debility due to severe nausea and/or vomiting and may cause long-term health issues for the mother and baby(ies). Let's work towards making a difference in those affected by HG by supporting HER's research. #HGAD24 #HGHope
Sample Post 3:
Let’s raise our voices for those affected by HG. Together, we can make a difference for mothers and babies. Support the HER Foundation to ignite progress in research, resources, and support programs for HG. #HGAD24 #HGHope
- HER: Hyperemesis.org
- 1 MOM: 1MOMis2Many.org
Sample Tweets (X)
- From Dr. Fejzo’s, in partnership with @HGMoms, groundbreaking research uncovering GDF15 as the cause of HG, the future for those with HG is changing. Join us in raising funds to fuel HG research: hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- May 15 is HG Awareness Day. Let’s raise our voices for those affected by HG. Together, we can make a difference and bring about meaningful change. Join @HGmoms in raising funds to fuel HER’s HG research, resources, and support programs! hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and debility due to severe nausea and/or vomiting. Learn more: Hyperemesis.org. #HGAM24 @HGmoms
- 80% of women who experienced HG report negative psychosocial outcome(s) or economic consequences. The first step in changing this narrative for women is supporting @HGmoms ‘s HG research and raising awareness. hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- Babies born after an HG pregnancy have an increased risk of prematurity and neurodevelopmental issues. Let’s work towards a future where this risk is minimized, and HG is just a memory. #HGAM24 #HGHope @HGMom
- About 1 in 2 HG patients are diagnosed with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Support these HG survivors by raising awareness and advocating for better postpartum care. #HGAM24 #HGHope @HGMoms
- I hope for a future where HG is no longer a barrier to motherhood. Let’s work towards supporting HER’s efforts in raising funds to fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- I hope for a future where pregancy is no longer a battle to be fought. Let’s work towards supporting HER’s efforts in raising funds to fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- I hope for a future where every baby has a healthy start. Let’s work towards supporting HER’s efforts in raising funds to fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
- I hope for a future where families don’t have to face the trauma of HG. Let’s work towards supporting HER’s efforts in raising funds to fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM24 #HGHope
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