Everything you need for HGAM 2026!
Countdown to Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day!
Every baby deserves a healthy start.
2026 Theme: HG Is Real. Believe Us!
The annual theme is decided in collaboration with leaders of HG organizations and groups from across the globe. Our theme for HG Awareness Month is BELIEVE US.
- Did you ever feel dismissed by medical professionals or people around you? Please share about that.
- What was the hardest part about getting others to believe how sick you were?
- How did it feel when someone finally believed you?
- What do you wish people understood about HG that they often don’t?
- How did being disbelieved impact your emotional well-being?
- What barriers did you face in accessing proper treatment?
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 an 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.
HER Foundation envisions a world where all pregnant patients have access to compassionate, effective, and safe care for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, so patients and their children survive pregnancy and have a healthy future. Since 2000, we have helped over 3 million people. Our programs, including the research discovery that GDF15 is the cause of HG, physician outreach, clinical resources, and support programs, are improving outcomes for mothers and babies. We believe the future for those with HG will be different.
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: #HGAM26 #HGAD26 #BelieveUs
- 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 the word that HG Is Real! Believe Us!
Sample Social Media Captions
Sample 1:
Sample 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, education, advocacy, and support programs. Give to HER: Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAD26 #BelieveUs
Sample 3:
Let’s raise our voices for those affected by HG and make a difference for mothers and babies. Support the HER Foundation to ignite progress in research, resources, and support programs for HG. #HGAD26 #BelieveUs
- HER: Hyperemesis.org
- 1 MOM: 1MOMis2Many.org
Sample 4:
May 15 is HG Awareness Day! 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. #HGAM26 #BelieveUs #HERFoundation
Sample 5:
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 the HER Foundation's HG research, education, advocacy, and support programs. hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM26 #BelieveUs
Sample 6:
Women facing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) deserve to be believed and offered early, effective treatment to prevent unnecessary misery and complications. #HGAM26 #BelieveUs
Please share my post and help raise awareness about HG. It isn't just women suffering. It can lead to a lifetime of issues:
- Babies born after an HG pregnancy have an increased risk of prematurity and neurodevelopmental issues.
- About 1 in 2 HG patients are diagnosed with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Captions for your fundraiser for the HER Foundation:
I’m working toward a future where pregnancy is no longer a battle to be fought. Let’s support HER’s efforts to raise funds that fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM26 #BelieveUs
I’m working toward a future where every baby has a healthy start. Let’s support HER’s efforts to raise funds that fuel HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM26 #BelieveUs
I’m working toward a future where families don’t have to face the trauma of HG. Let’s support HER’s efforts to raise funds that expand HG research, resources, and support programs. Hyperemesis.org/donate #HGAM26 #BelieveUs
HG v. Morning Sickness Comparison Chart
