by Charlotte Howden | Jan 31, 2024 | Information, News
Pregnancy Sickness Support, the UK’s leading charity for those affected by nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), responds to the coroner’s inquest into the tragic deaths of Jessica Elizabeth Cronshaw and her daughter, Elsie Jessica Leck....
by Charlotte Howden | Jan 18, 2024 | Information
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, is a debilitating condition that can significantly impact the health and well-being of pregnant women. One of the critical aspects of managing HG is assessing and addressing dehydration, a...
by Charlotte Howden | Jan 18, 2024 | Information, News
“I’d failed at pregnancy and now I was failing at being a mum. I totally lost myself through HG.” We live in a culture of comparison and of Instagram perfection, so to watch much of the world carry on with seemingly “easy” pregnancies, and carry on with...
by Charlotte Howden | Jan 18, 2024 | Research
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe pregnancy complication characterized by extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting. Unlike typical morning sickness, HG can lead to serious health issues such as dehydration, weight loss, and malnutrition. The condition is often...
by Charlotte Howden | Jan 18, 2024 | News, Research
Navigating pregnancy health advice can be overwhelming for many women, particularly due to conflicting messages and issues of trust and autonomy in the healthcare system. The WRISK Voices study, conducted in the UK, aimed to delve into women’s lived experiences...
by Charlotte Howden | Jan 6, 2024 | News, Research
A new study led by a team at the University of Southern California offers further confirmation that abnormalities in the GDF15 gene contribute to the development of hyperemesis gravidarum and may provide insight into prediction and diagnosis of the condition....
