PREGNANCY
I have severe morning sickness.
While many women experience morning sickness (especially in the first trimester), some women will experience a debilitating form of morning sickness that causes significant interference with their everyday lives and may need additional medical care. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) causes severe nausea and vomiting that may lead to dehydration and/or result in the loss of more than 5% of pre-pregnancy body weight. HG may require hospitalization and treatment with intravenous (IV) fluids, medications, and (in rare cases) a feeding tube. HG requires a medical diagnosis. If you are struggling with severe nausea and sickness during your pregnancy, see your healthcare provider right away to discuss management of your condition. For more support, you can also seek out the following organizations.
No matter your diagnosis, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider if you are suffering physically or mentally during and/or after your pregnancy. Your complaints and concerns are valid. Even if you experience a milder form of morning sickness, you can talk to your healthcare provider about strategies and potentially medications to help you overcome morning sickness.
Ayden Rae Foundation
https://www.aydenraefoundation.org/
HG Hotline: (844) 573-4600
Local Support Chapters: https://www.aydenraefoundation.org/aydenraefoundationchapters
Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AydenRaeFoundation/
Finding Pregnancy Illness(es) Support is easy with the Ayden Rae Foundation's comprehensive Pregnancy Support Network Website. Search the website to instantly connect with Local Pregnancy Supporters, Medical Professionals, Researchers and others who have been in your shoes. Support is key, and we want to make it easy to gain the much-needed compassionate support required to survive your pregnancy and the aftermath (Postpartum) "One Day At A Time".
HER Foundation
Facebook Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/463657061065608/
HER Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpHERSupportGroup/
As a service to moms with a current or prior diagnosis of HG, the HER Foundation will host free, monthly online support groups via GoToMeeting on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00 PM/CST. Currently, there is a limit of 150 participants. Follow the Facebook event for updates and reminders (listed above).
HG Christian Moms
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Support for Catholics and Non-Catholic Christians
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hgchristianmoms
A place for moms with Hyperemesis Gravidarum to support each other with the love of Christ. This group is for survivors, current sufferers, as well as moms who just want to encourage and support those who are going through this. This group was created primarily for Catholics, but non-Catholic faith-filled women are welcome as long as they respect our faith and our use of Natural Family Planning.