HG Awareness Month 2025: HG Progress

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Month, observed in May, is a time to raise awareness about this often misunderstood condition that affects pregnant individuals. HG is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting,…

HG Awareness Month

May is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)* Awareness Month, and the HER Foundation is celebrating 25 years of progress as we aim to support mothers, improve treatment for this serious condition, and…

Seeking all artists who have had Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Seeking artists who have had hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or other pregnancy illnesses and are creating work about their experiences for a group exhibit at dnj Gallery, Santa…

Our 2023-2024 Impact Report is here!

The HER Foundation is thrilled to share our 2023-2024 Impact Report with our community.  The past two years brought major breakthroughs in Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) research, expanded global awareness, and…

HG Caregiver Support Group: The Power of Connection

Caring for someone with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is incredibly challenging. It’s a journey filled with worry, exhaustion, and often, a sense of isolation. You’re juggling household responsibilities, managing medical bills,…

Michelle’s HG Story: My Second Pregnancy with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

This is my third pregnancy and my second time dealing with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). My first pregnancy, while challenging with nausea and sickness lasting about a month, never truly crossed…

Colleen’s HG Story: Finding Online HG Support

In December 2016, I received the news that I was expecting my first child. However, my excitement soon turned into discomfort as I experienced morning sickness. At around 5.5 weeks,…

Dr. Marlena Fejzo, HER Foundation Research Director, Spoke at the Inaugural White House Conference on Women’s Health Research

The HER Foundation announced that geneticist Dr. Marlena Fejzo, Research Director and Board of Directors, spoke at the first White House Conference on Women’s Health Research. This follows her prestigious honors as…

HG Online Zoom Support Group – November 2025

As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the…

HG Online Zoom Support Group – October 2025

As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation hosts free, HG online support group via Zoom on the third Thursday of the…