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Awareness and support for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP).
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum is an extreme form of Nausea and Vomiting in pregnacy. The Pregnancy Sickness Support Charity is the only Charity in the UK actively working to help women with the condition. The Charity aims to help those experiencing Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) by:-

- The provision of a free helpline to give information and support.

- To provide high-quality peer support to those suffering.

- The production of information to explain the condition and its treatments through various platforms.

- Providing resources and information to inform and educate doctors and healthcare professionals about the condition via a range of platforms.

- Raising awareness of Pregnancy Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum amongst the general public through articles and information

- Encouraging further research into the condition, its impacts and treatments

- Engaging in, providing and promoting the patient voice within research into the condition

- Continue to be a leader in the international HG scientific medical research community

- Providing a model and support for sister charities developing nationally and internationally meeting their specific cultural needs.

- To engage in quality improvement by auditing core demographic information to ultimately improve accessibility.

20/11/2025

Our CEO, Charlotte Howden, attended an important round table yesterday at the Department of Health and Social Care, chaired by Baroness Merron, Minister for Women’s Health and Mental Health.

She was joined by our Ambassador Afshan Azad, content creator Em Clarkson, and others with lived experience of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

The timing was particularly poignant — the meeting fell on the anniversary of the deaths of Jess Cronshaw and her daughter, Baby Elsie. Their story, and the failings that contributed to Jess’s decline, continue to drive our work for change.

were given exclusive access and have published a detailed write-up capturing the discussion. Charlotte highlighted the need to review current patient pathways so women are treated safely, consistently, and in line with evidence-based guidance.

We would also like to thank James MacCleary MP, whose support has been crucial in securing this level of engagement with government.

A full televised report will air on ITV News tonight (time TBC) we will let you know!

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/LNPQ50XuITH

We remain determined to push for lasting change for everyone affected by HG.

19/11/2025

This week we remember Jess and Baby Elsie on the anniversary of their deaths. In truth, we always remember them 🤍

18/11/2025

Your donations will make DOUBLE the difference between 2nd - 9th December (at no extra cost to you!) 😃

Help us raise £4,500 and PSS will receive £9,000 thanks to Big Give and our Cheer Champions.

With this funding, we want to expand our ground-breaking therapeutic support groups within the HG community for those in the pre and post-partum period.

Want your donation to have double the impact? Sign up for an email reminder and we’ll let you know the moment the Big Give campaign opens https://ow.ly/Rrwp50XsRSW

Bringing Comfort, Connection, and Hope to sufferers and their families. From Crisis to Connection.

16/11/2025

Sunday Support - HG and Fatigue 🫶

Fatigue is very common when suffering with NVP/HG and is usually caused by a variety of factors.

1. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
🔸Persistent vomiting leads to loss of fluids, sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes which can contribute to overall tiredness.

2. Nutritional deficiencies
🔸An inability to eat and drink as normal, reduced calorie intake and variety can all lead to nutritional deficiencies and in turn reduced energy production, causing fatigue.
🔸This also comes at a time when there are more metabolic demands on your body as your body is producing more blood volume to support the placenta.

3. Sleep disruption
🔸Nausea and vomiting often prevent restful sleep.

4. Physical deconditioning
🔸Bed rest or reduced activity can reduce stamina, making fatigue worse.

5. Hormonal changes
🔸Progesterone rises rapidly in early pregnancy and has a sedative effect, making you feel sleepy or drained.
🔸Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is also high in the first trimester and can contribute to overall lethargy.

6. Anti-sickness medication
🔸Some antiemetics can cause drowsiness as a side effect, contributing to feelings of exhaustion.

Listen to your body and rest whenever possible. It can feel very isolating when you’re stuck at home, unable to go out or do much – do reach out to our support team, or consider applying for peer support if you would like someone to chat to.

Call our freephone helpline 0800 055 4361 or via our website for more support https://ow.ly/z7tX50XpR7p

13/11/2025

This World Kindness Day, if you’re struggling with HG and feel unheard, please know that we’re here to offer kindness, empathy, and support. Who was kind to you during your HG journey?

If you need to talk, we're here to listen. You can reach out to our team for support or advice on our freephone helpline 0800 055 4361 or via our website https://ow.ly/YXkY50XpmHV

11/11/2025

At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

10/11/2025

Thanks to our 86 amazing fundraisers and donors, our 'In This Together October' has raised an amazing £2118*.

This will mean an additional 210 sufferers will have their call for support answered from our freephone helpline, providing a vital lifeline for many families.

Thank you all for your support. It really does mean the world to us, and the sufferers we help.

As always, you can reach out to our team for support or advice on our freephone helpline 0800 055 4361 or via our website https://ow.ly/5wXu50Xpf8Y

*includes gift aid

09/11/2025

Sunday Support - Diet and HG 🍎

Diet and nutrition can be a huge concern for anyone suffering with nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) or Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG.)

Being unable to eat and drink, let alone having a nutritionally balanced diet can create a lot of guilt and worry. Please know that you are not alone.

We've put together some tips which you may find helpful, but we understand the phrase "easier said than done" will probably come to mind!

For sufferers, a limited diet is often the reality - and the list of your 'safe' foods will often change, so having a variety of snack options available may help.

Eating little and often can help to prevent a build up of excess stomach acid, as an empty tummy can exacerbate nausea.

What helped you?

For more tips you can listen to our podcast with pregnancy nutritionist and fellow HG sufferer Sophie Mumby here https://ow.ly/Ta1I50Xn4RN

As always, you can reach out to our team for support or advice on our freephone helpline 0800 055 4361 or via our website https://ow.ly/UhtE50Xn4RL

04/11/2025

NOW FULLY BOOKED - Subsequent Pregnancies - Places available for our virtual meet up on 17th November 12.30pm - 2pm, online.

Thinking about another baby after experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can bring a mix of emotions—hope, fear, grief, and uncertainty.

This informal virtual meetup offers a supportive, understanding space to connect with others who are considering or currently navigating a subsequent pregnancy after HG.

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, pregnant again, or simply weighing up your options, you're welcome here. Share your story, ask questions, or just listen—there’s no pressure to talk.

Book your free place today https://ow.ly/Sgtl50XivMc

02/11/2025

We continue with our Sunday Support feature, by exploring Hypersalivation in Pregnancy.

Hypersalivation (or Ptyalism) is excessive saliva production, and can often feel like
constantly needing to spit, thick or bitter-tasting saliva which can cause gagging or exacerbate nausea and can lead to dehydration.

The aetiology of Ptyalism is unknown (the cause) and no clinical studies (at time of posting) have been funded to address treatment options. There is varying literature on the condition that ranges from hormonal changes in pregnancy being responsible and with a clear link between this condition and HG, it is possible that the body's reaction to excessive vomiting plays a part. We do know, however, that Ptyalism is more likely to be experienced by black and brown mothers.

So what can you do to try and alleviate the suffering of Ptyalism? We recommend having a spit cup or tissues with you at all times, sleeping with a towel and drinking small sips of water or other fluids if you can.

If your excess saliva is caused or worsened by acid reflux or heartburn, an anti acid treatment such as omeprazole might help reduce reflux symptoms, which in turn can decrease saliva production triggered by acid irritation.

Speak to your GP or Midwife and if you are struggling please reach out to us here at PSS. We can also put you in touch with a peer supporter who has experienced hypersalivation during their pregnancy for some ongoing support.

You can reach out to our team on our freephone helpline 0800 055 4361 or via our website https://ow.ly/URTa50XitGC

What helped you and do you have any tips you can share?

01/11/2025

💙 And that's a wrap on this year's "In This Together for October."

Our fundraisers took on a huge variety of 31 day challenges - from walking, and learning sign language, to random acts of kindness and a readathon, all to raise money to support HG sufferers across the UK.

Match funding is now being counted, and we will bring the final total to you next week.

Thank you to our fundraisers, and well done for sticking to your challenges in support of Pregnancy Sickness Support.

31/10/2025

🎃 All Tricks, No Treats 🎃

Over 10,000 people signed our petition calling for national action on Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).

This week, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) responded.
While we welcome recognition that HG can have a “devastating impact on women and families,” the response confirms what our community already knows:

🔸 There is no dedicated funding for HG care or research.
🔸 Training on HG is not nationally required and is left instead to individual universities and employers.
🔸 Access to medication still depends on where you live and who you see.
🔸 Mental health support remains generic, with no HG-specific pathways.

Pregnancy Sickness Support continues to fill the gaps by providing peer support, counselling, information for healthcare professionals, and advocacy for systemic change. But these services should not depend on our charity alone.

As the national Maternity and Neonatal Investigation progresses, we urge policymakers not to overlook HG as part of the wider picture of maternity safety and inequality.

“HG must not be sidelined in the current Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. Reading the DHSC’s response to our petition leaves this in doubt.”
— Charlotte Howden, CEO, Pregnancy Sickness Support

We will keep calling for national HG training, equitable access to treatment, and mental health care that recognises the trauma and isolation caused by this condition.
Because recognition without reform changes nothing.

You can read the Government's full response to our petition here: https://ow.ly/X1F450Xl3kG

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