Severity Levels of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

• Usually ends by mid-pregnancy.
• Weight loss is about 5%.
• Requires medications and sometimes IV fluids.
• Mother can continue some daily activities.
• Recovery may take a few months or more.

• Often continues beyond mid-pregnancy but severity lessens.
• Weight loss is 5-10% (less with early treatment)
• Requires medications, fluids, and sometimes nutrition by tube or IV (PICC or central IV line).
• Mother is extremely fatigued and only able to do a few tasks.
• Recovery may take several months.
• Signs of trauma and changes in family planning often occur.

• Often is constant and may be difficult to control with medications.
• Weight loss is 10-20% or more (less with early treatment).
• Requires fluids, medications, and nutrition support for most of pregnancy.
• Mother is exhausted, malnourished and unable to care for herself.
• Recovery can take several months to a year or more
• Signs of trauma and changes in family planning are common.
• Delivery may be complicated and very difficult due to debility.
• Without treatment baby may die and mother may proceed to organ failure.

Learn more about HG MANAGEMENT and the definition of HG, as well as more on HG complications and how to cope with HG.