Please note: In response to your feedback, we have released version 2 of Hyperemesis gravidarum. This version has updated knowledge checks and includes more information. New version released 20 June 2023.
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease that can cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration and debility due to severe nausea and/or vomiting. Whilst it can be normal for many people who are pregnant to experience mild nausea and even some vomiting, pregnant people with HG can experience uncontrolled vomiting at any time during the day or night, and may even be woken from sleep with nausea and vomiting. HG is a severe condition requiring urgent medical intervention; it is not "just morning sickness".
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