Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Day

Today is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Day, a powerful moment in HG Awareness Month to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go.

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Prematurity awareness day

Prematurity Awareness Day

November 17th is Prematurity Awareness Day. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity and results in babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted.…

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Prematurity awareness month

Prematurity Awareness Month

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity and results in babies that are small for gestational age and growth restricted. Support…

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PTSD Awareness Day 2023

With the advances in nutrition and fluid replacements, most patients survive hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) with few life-threatening complications. However, the stress, pain, and helplessness of HG cause persistent psychological distress…

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Malnutrition Awareness Week 2022

The HER Foundation has partnered with ASPEN, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, for ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week TM (MAW) on September 19-23, 2022. For more information and…

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Aijia Grammer in hospital bed for treatment

What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) does not look the same for every patient. Learn about the severity levels.

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Prematurity Awareness Month

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity. 15% of HG pregnancies result in premature birth (a 4-fold increased risk) are more…

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Stella Escobedo Reports on Hyperemesis Gravidarum and HER Foundation

Stella Inger Escobedo reports on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and the HER Foundation on The CW San Diego. The piece features Escobedo’s diagnosis with HG in first trimester and interviews with…

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Prematurity Awareness Month

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is one of the leading causes of prematurity. Women with HG are up to 4-fold increased risk are premature birth and are…

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Losing Quinn

This time last year, I noticed Facebook friends posting about National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, a day I’d never heard of, and I made a note to hold…

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