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HG Poem: Ultrasounds – Pregnancy with HG

May 25, 2026

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is often described in clinical language as severe nausea, dehydration, and survival. For 1 in 3 HG patients, it also comes with overwhelming grief. Rupinder Prem’s poem, Ultrasounds…

Aniri’s HERstory: HG Takes Over Your Body and Your Life

May 17, 2026

Having HG was one of the hardest experiences of my life. I could not stop vomiting, even when I wasn’t eating or drinking. The only relief I had was when…

Sara’s HERstory: Surviving Severe HG

February 22, 2026

I suffered with HG for 2 pregnancies. My first was moderate, resulting in a 40 lbs. weight loss and no help from my OB. I received fluids from my sister…

Kaya’s HERstory: HG Will Not Take My Future

January 21, 2026

I had severe HG at 5 weeks which continued throughout my pregnancy. I experienced over 20 vomiting episodes a day, repeated hospital admissions, and limited relief from medication. The constant…

Tala Shares the Vital Role HER Played In Her Recovery

December 29, 2025

I was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) during my second pregnancy, which resulted in many complications, including kidney injury and an IUGR baby, and ultimately, led to an emergency C-section…

MM’s HERStory: Discovering HG at 15

September 24, 2025

I was 15 years old when I first discovered I was a victim of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). I remember being so sick that I couldn’t go to school, take a…

Jayne Ann’s HERstory: The Power Of One Mom

September 1, 2025

After I had my third child, one mom shared her HG story with me. It was in an unlikely place, at an unlikely time, but I will forever remember that…

Sascha’s HG Story: An Exhausting Battle for Survival

June 9, 2025

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” ~ Bob Marley In the journey of motherhood, some women face unique challenges. One…

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

February 4, 2025

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

January 28, 2025

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,…