Hyperemesis gravidarum is not the same as morning sickness. And HG moms everywhere want you to know the differences. In this episode, Ashley and I compare the differences in regular old morning sickness and HG. And Ashley shares her story of being a first time mom with HG and how she managed it unmedicated.

In this episode, we discuss:

-how to know if you have HG

-Ashley’s experience with exactly when HG started and how long it lasted

-What she could and couldn’t eat

-The key to managing her HG without drugs

-One thing she would have done differently

-Ashley’s tips for other HG moms

Summary

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Up to 90 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness. With morning sickness, nausea and vomiting usually disappear after 12 weeks of pregnancy but sometimes continue until 20 weeks or longer. 

HG is more rare, occurring in up to 2% of pregnancies. It typically includes nausea that doesn’t go away and severe vomiting that leads to dehydration. HG makes it almost impossible to keep any food or fluids down. The symptoms of HG typically begin within the first 6 weeks of pregnancy and last for weeks or months, symptoms can be debilitating.

Listen to the episode to hear Ashley’s experience with HG. In the episode she shares:

-Exactly when HG started and how long it lasted

-What she could and couldn’t eat

-The key to managing her HG without drugs

-One thing she would have done differently

-Tips for other HG moms

Mentioned on the show

Find Ashley @birthycrunchydoula

@hgmoms

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