Vanessa’s HG Reality and Loss

HG robs women of the joy of a healthy pregnancy, and HG robs families of a mom, a sister, and wife. HG destroys society with the expense and burden of caring for someone.

Your Invite to the #HERDanceParty!

Get ready for the upcoming #HERDanceParty! Join the party and help us create awareness for HG and the HER Foundation. Share your own dance videos with #HERDanceParty, and let’s create a wave…

Funny Friday: HG Memes

HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy…

Funny Friday: HG Memes

HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy…

Funny Friday: HG Memes

HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy…

Funny Friday: HG Memes

HG Memes are back for HG Awareness Month 2023. The HER Foundation invites you to be part of the fun on Funny Fridays throughout May! We all know the crazy…

Zeta Omega Eta’s Sticker Sale Fundraiser for HER

The Zeta Omega Eta sorority of the University of Michigan recently hosted a sticker sale on campus to benefit the HER Foundation, and the fundraiser was a huge success!

Dr. Fejzo Makes the Cover of The New York Times

Her doctor said her illness was all in her head. Dr. Fejzo was determined to find the truth. And she did: HG’s most likely genetic cause is GDF15. Read her story in The New York Times.

Nausea Strategies in HG

While some medications target vomiting (ondansetron/Zofran), there are no medications that specifically target nausea. Some medications used to treat Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) may help reduce nausea but rarely will medications eliminate all nausea. Since there are numerous causes of nausea, treating as many as possible is most effective. This list of strategies may help reduce nausea depending on what is triggering symptoms. None works for everyone, but each may help a little.

Hannah’s #HGreality

I knew nearly nothing about hyperemesis, even after my ER diagnosis. The HER website helped educate me about symptoms and how to approach medical professionals. HER helped alleviate some concerns about medications.