Empathy, Expertise & Support

Because pregnancy sickness can be a challenging journey. Call us on 0800 055 4361.

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How Can I Get help?

The Pregnancy Sickness Support team is here to help. You can get support via our helpline, email or WhatsApp service. Our opening hours are 9-5pm, Monday to Friday.

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How Can I Support?

Pregnancy Sickness Support receives no government funding and we rely entirely on donations. Please donate so we can continue to support women and birthing people who need us. 

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How Can I Fundraise or Volunteer?

Join over 600 volunteers and fundraisers who support our charity by dedicating their time to supporting HG sufferers.

Established in 2002, Pregnancy Sickness Support is the only UK registered charity that provides vital emotional and practical support for those suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), including a national peer support network, specialist counselling, and evidence-based information. 

We help you navigate medication and treatment options, we support you to advocate for better healthcare, raise awareness, and work to ensure that no one faces HG alone.

Our goal is simple yet profound: to alleviate suffering and empower healthcare professionals to treat this condition.

I lost confidence in myself – I shut down and went into survival mode.

I experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum in all three of my pregnancies. My first started with nausea and constant vomiting from around five or six weeks. It lasted about a month, and I thought I’d made it through the worst of it—until I went to my...

Fundraising for change – A survivors story

HG Advocate, Sarah, has been running an awareness campaign through her photography business since 2024. As one of our brilliant fundraisers for a month to change minds, she shares how Hyperemesis Gravidarum was the ‘Loneliest experience of her...

“The Darkest Days of My Life”: One Woman’s Journey with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

For Emily, pregnancy was not a time of joy—it was a relentless battle against hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). She shares her experience in the hope that more people will understand the true impact of this debilitating condition.My HG experience was...

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Resources

Sick – The Battle Against HG Documentary 

Are you suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Watch Sick – The Battle Against HG. This documentary is a must-see for sufferers, their families, friends, employers and the general public.

Listen to the Hyperemesis Files Podcast

The Hyperemesis Files podcast features personal stories from women who have experienced HG, as well as insights from experts in the research community. HG sufferers may find this podcast valuable for its shared experiences, practical advice, and supportive community, helping them feel less isolated during their journey.

 

“Hyperemesis Gravidarum is not ‘just morning sickness’—it’s a debilitating condition that leaves women fighting for proper care and support. It’s time we end the dismissive narrative and ensure every woman gets the treatment she deserves.”
Charlotte Howden

CEO, Pregnancy Sickness Support