HER Foundation | Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Get Help Now! 💜 Immediate Help: Medical Crisis: Call 911 or go to the hospital. Suicide Thoughts: Call or text 988 (National Suicide Crisis Line) 💜 Urgent HG Questions: Email: [email protected] Warm-line: 1-833-2ChatHG (Leave a voicemail for a callback) www.hyperemesis.org/get-help-now 💜 Health Professional Referral: Find recommended health professionals: www.hyperemesis.org/professional-referral-network Need help finding one? Email us at [email protected]. 💜 Connect Online: Find HG support groups online. Join our HER HG Community Engagement Platform and Facebook/Reddit groups: www.hyperemesis.org/support 💜 Monthly Zoom Support Group: Third Thursday of every month, 12-1 PM/Central: www.hyperemesis.org/zoomgroup 💜 Peer Support: Get support from an HG survivor: Email [email protected] 💜 Survival Info: Resources to survive HG: www.hyperemesis.org/survival-info Guide for Family & Friends: www.hyperemesis.org/family 💜 FAQs: For Mothers, Future Pregnancies, Medications, and Family/Friends: www.hyperemesis.org/faqs ‌ ©2024 HER Foundation. All Rights Reserved. #hyperemesis #hyperemesisgravidarum #HGsupport #pregnancysupport #HGhelp #pregnancyhelp #maternalmentalhealth

From our exciting new research finding GDF15 is the cause of HG, new HG clinics offering specialty care, and our many clinical resources, we believe the future for those with HG will be different. This HG Awareness Month, let's ignite hope together and envision a future where HG is no longer a burden but a memory. Join us in raising funds to fuel our research, support programs, and resources, as we strive to turn hope into reality for those affected by HG. Together, we can make a difference and bring about meaningful change!

How do you know when your treatment is working? Controlling HG symptoms is hard and may require multiple medications. But even with optimal dosing and combinations, you may still feel nauseous, exhausted, and somewhat miserable. You won’t feel like you did before pregnancy. The primary goal of treatment is to reduce vomiting and nausea, so you can increase your intake (calories and fluids), be as mobile as possible, and stay out of the hospital. Learn more about severity levels at Hyperemesis.org. #hyperemesisgravidarum #pregnancy #medicine #nausea #vomiting #hgtreatment #pharmacy

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, and we know what’s at stake! The lives of every patient suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum and its complications, their babies, and entire families. The HER Foundation’s staff and volunteers work to improve HG care and eradicate preventable complications of HG. You can join us in improving outcomes so every baby has a healthy future. #pregnancy #womenshealth #childhealth #nonprofit #research #hyperemesisgravidarum #hyperemesis

Have you suffered from anxiety, depression, or trauma due to HG? You are not alone. Visit our website for details on our support programs: Hyperemesis.org/support. #hyperemesisgravidarum #community #support #pregnancy #nonprofit

Are you ready for May and Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Month (HGAM)? We want to celebrate our community by including you and your families in our social media graphics. We’ll also be hosting our annual HG Meme Contest. It’s time to prepare for our 25th year and the best HGAM ever! 👉To share your pics with us, email them to [email protected]. #hgawareness #hyperemesisgravidarum #pregnancy #hgam2024 #hgaware #community #fyp #sunday

Join the HER Foundation's Online HG Support Group this Thursday, January 16th from noon to 1 PM/Central on Zoom. Whether you're just starting your HG journey or you're a survivor, everyone is welcome. Be sure to share this post so anyone who needs HG support knows about the group. 👉Registration is required to enhance the safety and security of our support group. Details: Hyperemesis.org/news/you-are-not-alone #hyperemesisgravidarum #ptsd #pmad #ppd #pregnancy #maternalmentalhealth #maternalhealth

We have a winner! Thank you, Caroline Park, for the laughs! And thank you to all who participated in the first HER Holiday Meme Contest. Save those cute pics of your kids and start thinking about your memes for Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Month and the 2025 Holiday Edition. #holidaymemecontest #hyperemesisgravidarum #hyperemesis #community #today

UPDATE: This webinar has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires. We will share updates as soon as we know more. ---- Interested in hearing about new developments in HG research and fundraising to help move it forward? Join University of Southern California's webinar with women’s health researcher Marlena Fejzo, PhD, HER Foundation Research Director. Hear from Dr. Fejzo about her research and vision, hear from women affected by HG, and learn about current efforts to raise the funds needed for this essential work. 📅 Wednesday, January 15th 🕰️ 11:00 AM PT ✍ Register today: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H3vpKZbDRCqE9CPnWF9YyA#/registration Fejzo was recognized in 2024 as one of TIME's Women of the Year and one of the most influential people in health. She is leading the way for prevention and treatment for severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. #webinar #womenshealth #research #hyperemesisgravidarum #pregnancy #gdf15 #fundraising #clinicaltrials @uscedu @time

Thank you for your donations and fundraising! We closed 2024 with a total of $124k in donations for education and research. Please continue to give and fundraise, so we can expand programs in 2025: Hyperemesis.org/donate We hear your requests for a clinical trial to give us answers to guide your future pregnancies. We are working to raise the initial 200k of the $1-2 million needed. #thankyou #hyperemesisgravidarum #pregnancy #maternalhealth #fyp #monday #donations

January 1-7 marks World Folic Acid Awareness Week, and we’re sharing facts about this B vitamin, particularly for those with HG. Did you know that folic acid is essential for the proper closing of the neural tube of a fetus within 28 days after conception? 🔹Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9). 🔹Enriched foods, such as cereals, provide some folic acid. 🔹Most people do not get enough folate in their diet which increases health risks. 🔹It is difficult to get adequate folate from food, so a pill is needed. 🔹Those who may become pregnant should take folic acid daily. 🔹B9 supplementation is critical during the first trimester to prevent defects in the baby’s brain and spine, and throughout pregnancy to reduce pregnancy complications. 🔹At least 600 mcg per day is required during pregnancy, but more may be helpful during HG. 🔹Most prenatal vitamins have folic acid but are difficult to tolerate 🔹Single-vitamin tablets are easier to tolerate when sick. 🔹Folic acid can be given by IV and may be needed when intake is limited for more than a few weeks 🔹Those with the gene variants, like MTHFR, may need active or methylated folate (Methylfolate). #folicacid #wfaaw25 #pregnancy #birthdefectspreventionmonth @ifsbh #hyperemesisgravidarum #nutrition #vitaminb9

Last call for our holiday meme contest! Grab some of the cutest holiday pictures of your little ones and meme it up! All holidays are welcome! 📧 Send your meme to [email protected] Important: We'll send you a media release form, which you must sign before we can share your meme online. 🗓️ Deadline: Submit your meme by Sunday, January 5th. #HolidayMemeContest  #HGAwareness #HGMemes #HyperemesisGravidarum #happyholidays