Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.
- Xavier Becerra
Current Research
Currently, the HER Foundation is researching many aspects of HG but focused on:
- genes involved in nausea/vomiting of pregnancy
- impact of nutritional supplementation
- accuracy and application of the HELP Score
- treatment of HG
- provider, ER, and hospital care.
Please join our studies, support our work, and help tomorrow’s mothers and babies.
Latest Publications
Recent Publications
- GDF15 linked to maternal risk of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy -- Nature Journal, 2023
- Pregnant, Miserable, and Starving in 21st Century America
--AJOG Clinical Opinion, 2022
Our Research
The HER Foundation research team is one of only a few teams in the world dedicated to researching hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Our goals are to
- ensure all mothers receive needed medical care,
- prevent consequences of HG
- develop resources to effectively manage HG, and
- give mothers and babies a chance at a healthy future.
Research Findings
HER Foundation research is directed by Dr. Marlena Fejzo (Board Member and Research Advisor) in conjunction with leading universities such as USC.
Grant funding is rare for HG. Please support our research.
Popular Publications
- Hyperemesis gravidarum theories dispelled by recent research: a paradigm change for better care and outcomes -- ScienceDirect Opinion, 2024
- GDF15 linked to maternal risk of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy -- Nature Journal, 2023
- Pregnant, Miserable, and Starving in 21st Century America
--AJOG Clinical Opinion, 2022 - HyperEmesis Level Prediction (HELP Score) Identifies Patients
with Indicators of Severe Disease: a Validation Study
-- Geburtsh Frauenheilk, 2021 (German & English) - A patient–clinician James Lind Alliance partnership to identify research priorities for hyperemesis gravidarum
-- BMJ, 2020 - Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum
-- NATURE REVIEWS | Disease Primers, 2019 (Supplemental material; poster)
Research Studies by Subject
Other Resources
Other Research & Presentations
- Performance of iPhone Hyperemesis Gravidarum Care App
-- J Clinical Case Rep Case Studies, 2019 - SMFM 2019 Genetics Poster
- Research Presentation Poster:
Symptomatology and Outcomes of Women with HG as Reported in a Large Registry - Research Presentation Poster:
Familial Aggregation of HG - Research Presentation Poster:
Voluntary Termination in a Large Cohort of Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Research Presentation Poster:
Secular Trends in the Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Research Presentation Poster:
Extreme Weight Loss and Extended Duration of Symptoms Common in Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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