Education and Training

Pregnancy Sickness Support can offer a range of training opportunities for Healthcare Professionals.

• 3 hour in-depth online training session delivered by Nurse Specialist/Chairperson Caitlin Dean to develop knowledge and understanding of; The spectrum of pregnancy sickness,
  • Biopsychosocial impact of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG),
  • Aetiology of pregnancy sickness and HG,
  • Potential complications of HG,
  • Diagnosing and treating HG,
  • Day Case Management,
  • Sources of support for women with HG.
• Those who attend the session will receive a certificate of attendance for CPD

• Online or in-person presentation by an experienced Pregnancy Sickness Support Volunteer who has suffered the condition and received treatment in your area. This presentation will cover the following topics:
  • What is HG,
  • A personal account of the condition,
  • The differences between normal pregnancy sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum,
  • Treatment and medication,
  • What HCP’s can do to help
  • Information about the charity and how it supports sufferers and healthcare professionals. 
• Those who attend the session will receive a certificate of attendance for CPD.

• Support from our Nurse Specialist/Chairperson Caitlin Dean to develop services such as IV Day Units and Treatment protocols in hospitals and the community.

If you would like further information on our Training and Education please contact our Charity Manager Karen Lodge by email karen@pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk