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15 May 2019
The Sick Film Trailer is Here!
The Sick Film is a documentary about Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Presented by Charlotte Howden, a TV presenter from the UK and produced by Good Guys Productions....15 May 2019
Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches
Women with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the largest study of the condition in Europe, led by Guy’s and St Thomas’...11 February 2019
Team PSS Virtual Challenge 2019
Join the Team PSS Virtual Challenge 2019 and not only raise money for Pregnancy Sickness Support (Hyperemesis) UK but you get a limited edition...4 February 2019
Pregnancy Sickness: How Might Counselling Help?
Michelle Nicholson provides some practical recommendations for counselling women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum http://www.hyperemesiscounselling.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/link-3.pdf This...6 December 2018
BMJ Clinical Update 2018
BMJ Clinical Update 2018 - Management of severe pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum Chairperson Caitlin Dean, Trustees Manjeet Shemar and...16 October 2018
Ditch the Ketones
Chairperson Caitlin Dean has recently blogged about many Healthcare settings across the UK using ketones to determine the need for IV fluids and antisickness...21 March 2018
Placenta and appetite genes GDF15 and IGFBP7 are associated with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Placenta and appetite genes GDF15 and IGFBP7 are associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. After paralyzing nausea and intractable vomiting caused her to...1 February 2018
Research highlights mental health impact of HG
Research highlights mental health impact of severe pregnancy sickness, HG Some women experienced suicidal thoughts after feeling isolated, depressed,...#ReadMyStory
"HG has been a very isolating experience, when i called the helpline i felt listened to for the first time. It gave me the confidence to go back to my Midwife and ask for further help."
30% of pregnant women in paid employment need time off work due to NVP.
85% of pregnant women have two episodes of nausea per day.
Nausea & vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is very common, on average it affects 70-80% of pregnant women to a greater or lesser extent.
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If you think you are suffering from HG please call us for support on: 024 7638 2020
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