Finding others who understand the challenges of HG is becoming easier as the number of support options grow. If you find a group we should add, e-mail us the contact information at info@hyperemesis.org.
Immediate Help
If you are having a medical crisis, call 911 or go to the hospital.
If you are having thoughts of suicide: Call, text, or chat the
988
Call or text the
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
1-833-852-6252
HER Foundation Support Groups and Services
HER Foundation provides free, safe support groups—both online communities and weekly live sessions led by clinicians who have experienced HG themselves. These programs are a lifeline for families in crisis.
They’re free to you, but not free to run. Please consider donating so we can keep these support options available to every mother who needs them.
Live Support Groups
- Monthly Zoom HG Support Group
- Support for HG Trauma
HG Community Platform
Our social-media-free platform allows all facing HG to connect and support one another. From trimester and postpartum groups to parenting after HG, connect with others who understand. Learn more here.
Caregiver's Support Group
Supporting a loved one through HG? Join our Caregivers Support Group to connect with a community of understanding and shared experiences.
Facebook Groups
HER Foundation adds groups periodically, so check our group page. Be sure to answer the questions when requesting to join HER Facebook groups.
HER's subReddit
Our subReddit is another way to connect with others facing HG.
Peer Support Volunteers
If you are currently suffering with HG, find support from someone who understands. HER volunteers offer social support and can direct you to our HG resources. Our Peer Support Volunteers are HG survivors who want to make sure no one else ever feels alone during HG. They are not medical professionals. Using texts and phone calls, you talk with someone who understands.
Find a Professional
Look for a mental health provider in your area on our Provider Referral Network. These providers are listed by other survivors.
International HG Charities and Groups
(Note: These groups are not part of the HER Foundation.)
Support for High-Risk Pregnancies
- Sidelines (888-447-4754)
Online and phone support for women on bed rest or with high risk pregnancies.
Maternal Mental Health
- Postpartum Support International
International support, education, and awareness for perinatal mental health, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and PTSD. - The International Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health
Research and assistance for prenatal and postpartum mental health for families.
Loss Support
An important part of healing after loss is talking with others who understand the pain. In addition to HER’s loss support resources, we offer this list of organizations with online support. We do not endorse any of these sites but provide them as a courtesy to you. Please check all information in depth before making any decisions. If you would like to share your recommendations, please email them to us.
- Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss
- Miscarriage Association
- International Stillbirth Alliance
- The Compassionate Friends
Therapeutic Termination
- Shadowlands
No longer active, but a place to read others’ stories who have made the heartbreaking decision to terminate wanted pregnancies because of HG.
- Maternal Health Complications/Post Abortion Stress Syndrome
No longer active, but a place to read information and support for those who terminated their pregnancy due to HG or other medical complications.
General Support for Mothers
- Mothers and More
Support for working mother
- MOPS
Mothers of preschooler
- Mom's Club
International Support Group
