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.

“It Was Exhausting and Relentless” – One Mother’s HG Story, 25 Years On

Having just watched the harrowing story on the news of Jess, driven to suicide, I felt the need to share my own story. HG was debilitating for me from the moment I became pregnant. The only time I wasn’t being sick was when I was asleep. I lost a...

HG tried to take me – Rachel’s story

I started with HG very early into the pregnancy – at about 3 weeks. I was tired, had no energy, and wondered if it was long COVID. My favourite food started to make me feel sick, and then the vomiting started... the day before my hen party. I...

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...

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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