World Preeclampsia Day

Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and signs of organ stress. And research shows that those with prolonged HG are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia and at nearly double the risk for eclamptic seizures.

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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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World Maternal Mental Health Day

World Maternal Mental Health Day is acknowledged May 7, 2025.

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Bereaved Mother’s Day

This Bereaved Mother’s Day and everyday, the HER Foundation stands with you.

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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…

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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,…

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Giving Tuesday – 2024

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Us! Here at HER, we are ready for a BIG day in the nonprofit world: Giving Tuesday, December 4, 2024. Giving Tuesday is the largest giving…

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Dr. Marlena Fejzo honored as one of Forbes 50 over 50!

Dr. Marlena Fejzo, HER Foundation’s Research Director, Harmonia Healthcare’s Chief Scientific Officer, and an Assistant Professor at USC has been honored as one of Forbes 50 over 50: Innovation! Discover…

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Josefin and her family

Josefin’s HERstory: Joyful Beginnings Turned Challenging

In October 2020, I got a positive test result. We were so happy and excited because we really wanted a baby. The first week was amazing; it felt like we…

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HG Poem: EnouGH

Calculating the full measure of Hyperemesis gravidarum Everything is counted. quantified. enumerated.Does it add up? Is it enough? I count the specks on each square tile of my bathroom floor.How many…

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