Hyperemesis Gravidarum support

Having a good support network can really help some of the physical and emotional symptoms of Hyperemesis Gradidarum (HG).

Making sure you have supportive people who can help you at home and help you take care of yourself and other children you may have can relieve a lot of the stress that having HG is likely to cause. It can be hard to ask for help but it is important to remember that HG is a serious illness and, if your friend had it, you would want to help them, so ask for help and let other people help you.

You’re likely to need time off work when suffering with HG and your employer has a duty of care to support you with this. Sick leave for pregnancy conditions must be recorded separately and you cannot lose your job because of pregnancy sickness.

Pregnancy Sickness Support have a confidential forum where you can chat with other people who have suffered with pregnancy sickness or HG. The charity offers a helpline or webchat where you can get more specific information about the medication options, services in your area and self-help strategies.

You can also get peer support from Pregnancy Sickness Support by calling the helpline: 07899 245001 Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00.