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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.

12/04/2026

Medications in Combination - Sunday Support 🫶

When it comes to treating Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), many people are surprised to learn that a single medication often isn’t enough to control symptoms.

HG is a complex condition, and it usually requires a combination of medications that work in different ways—targeting nausea, vomiting, and related symptoms together.

As highlighted in the RCOG guidelines: “Combinations of different drugs should be used in women who do not respond to a single antiemetic.”

Finding the right combination can take time. It may involve adjusting doses, trying different medications, or using more than one at once to get the best effect.

This process can feel frustrating, but it’s an important step toward getting symptoms under better control. No one should have to “just cope” with severe sickness—effective treatment often means using the right medications together.

If symptoms aren’t improving, it’s important to speak to your GP and ask about other options.

08/04/2026

Join us for our Summer Volunteer conference 2026 in Birmingham ☀️

Taking place in Birmingham on Saturday 4th July, we will be hosting our fabulous in-person event, where you'll be joined by the PSS HQ Team, as well as other special guests, training experts and of course your volunteer peers.

Whether you're a current volunteer, or simply interesting in joining team PSS as a new recruit, book your place today https://pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/product/summer-volunteer-conference-2026/

05/04/2026

Will I suffer again? - Sunday Support 🫶

After experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) in one pregnancy, it’s completely natural to wonder if it will happen again.

The reality is that there is a higher chance of HG returning in future pregnancies—but it’s not guaranteed and every pregnancy can look a little different.

What can make a difference is being prepared. Recognising the early signs, speaking up sooner, and having a care plan in place can help manage symptoms more effectively if HG does return.

HG is far more than typical “morning sickness”—it can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. Anyone who has gone through it once already knows the strength it takes.

For those thinking about another pregnancy after HG, the uncertainty can feel heavy. If you’re feeling this way, support is available:

🔸Come along to one of our virtual meet-up sessions to talk to others who are also considering a subsequent pregnancy after HG. More information can be found via the Events page on our website.
🔸Self-refer to our counselling service to talk through any concerns with one of our specialist counsellors.
🔸Fill out a subsequent pregnancy support form via our website to book in a time to chat with our support team.

There is also a wealth of information on our website which may be helpful if considering a future pregnancy after HG https://ow.ly/xQ7050YBIrN

We’re here to help. You are not alone.

02/04/2026

Will's Fundraiser Spotlight - Brighton Marathon for PSS🏃

Medical dismissal doesn’t just impact the sufferer, it impacts all those around them too. At Pregnancy Sickness Support we are striving for a world where no HG sufferer is met with a lack of understanding or care.

Just £25 can train a healthcare professional in HG diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Make a difference today! https://ow.ly/vnVm50YAz14

Good luck for the race Will, and thank you for sharing your family's story.

01/04/2026

Our helpline will be closed on Bank Holiday Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April, but we have a huge amount of information available on our website, including coping strategies, treatments and how to avoid common triggers.

Our team will be ready to answer your calls again on Tuesday 7th April.

Call freephone 0800 055 4361 or contact us via the website https://ow.ly/Nevi50YBaWc

31/03/2026

Healthcare professionals don't want to treat people poorly. They just don't know how to treat HG sufferers better. That's where we come in.

PSS are raising money to deliver an educational campaign across the UK. Our ask is simple. We want to help healthcare professionals to hearHER.

When sufferers say that what they are experiencing is more than just "normal" sickness, hearHER, believe her, and help her get better treatment and support.

Please donate what you can today https://ow.ly/97hO50YAyuu

29/03/2026

Expectation vs Reality - Sunday Support 🫶

The image of pregnancy we’re sold in the media is one of joy — glowing skin, excitement, and wonder.

But for those suffering with NVP and HG, the reality is very different.

If this is your experience too, you’re not weak, ungrateful, or failing — you’re navigating something incredibly hard, and it can feel lonely and deeply disappointing. It’s natural to grieve for the pregnancy you hoped for.

Navigating HG/NVP is about survival, and here are some practical, gentle tips that many people find helpful.

🔸If nausea or vomiting is affecting your daily life, seek help sooner rather than later. There are treatments that can help.
🔸If you’re taking antiemetics, try to stick to a consistent schedule rather than only taking them when symptoms peak.
🔸Bland, predictable foods are okay. If all you can tolerate is beige carbs, that’s enough.
🔸Reduce triggers where possible.
🔸Rest as much as you can — this is not laziness.
🔸Accept support from those around you. Ask for help and don’t feel guilty, even if it feels uncomfortable.
🔸Celebrate small milestones — getting through the day, the week, or to the next appointment.
🔸Connect with others who understand. This may be through our social media or our peer support service. You are not alone.

Many people with NVP/HG do find some relief as pregnancy progresses, and even if symptoms linger, support and treatment can make it more manageable. You’re doing something incredibly hard — and you don’t have to be “positive” to be strong.

This isn’t the pregnancy many of us imagined, but even on the hardest days, there is strength in simply getting through. One day, one moment at a time. 🫶

27/03/2026

Renee just wanted someone to hearHER when she was struggling with HG.

Instead, she was told it was "just bad morning sickness."

On one occasion, she was taken into hospital by Ambulance, and before a bed on a ward could be found, she was left vomiting in hospital corridors for days. She was eventually diagnosed with HG, given fluids and anti sickness medication, and put under the care of a consultant who specialised in HG.

"I felt like I was finally being listened to" says Renee.

"If you have a gut feeling and you know your body, don’t let anyone stop you from going to hospital and getting the help you need. For so long I kept thinking that there were people that are way worse than me and I’m taking up a bed, but I had to realise that if I didn’t get the help, me or my baby may have not survived."

Our hearHER campaign is about delivering education, giving healthcare professionals the most up to date tools, treatment information, and the confidence to diagnose and treat HG effectively in the community.

Donate £10 to help change HG care in the UK https://ow.ly/h3wI50YyLnN

26/03/2026

We’re looking for a freelance videographer or content producer to support an important project with PSS📹

This work will involve creating sensitive, high quality video content to support those affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), as well as training content for healthcare professionals.

If you have experience in filming lived experience or social impact work, we would really like to hear from you.

Find out more and submit a proposal here: https://ow.ly/4af550YyAwF

Please share to help us reach the right people.

25/03/2026

First time HG sufferers often don’t know that their symptoms aren’t normal. Many grit and bear it, and by the time they reach out for support they are already very unwell.

At which point many meet dismissal, further delaying treatment and support which can go on to have a long term impact on HG sufferers.

Providing healthcare professionals with the tools to identify and support those suffering Hyperemesis Gravidarum is vital in changing this experience and ensuring better care for every sufferer moving forward.

So we’re offering training; an education to promote confidence and improved maternity outcomes.

Because the HG sufferers deserve for us to hearHER when they need it most.

Please donate what you can https://ow.ly/6VkQ50YxG3f

23/03/2026

5 things a healthcare professional said to our sufferers. And sadly, we hear this time and time again.

Help us to educate UK healthcare professionals, giving them the most up to date tools, treatment information, and the confidence to diagnose and treat HG effectively in the community.

Donate £10 to help change HG care in the UK. https://ow.ly/xgzl50YlYVF

22/03/2026

But is it HG? - Sunday Support🫶

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) is a spectrum condition. We often hear people asking: at what point does it become Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)?

There isn’t always a simple line — but since 2021, the internationally agreed Windsor Definition distinguishes HG from NVP, and aims to improve diagnosis, research and care.

According to the Windsor Definition, HG includes:
🔸Symptoms that begin before 16 weeks’ gestation
🔸Severe nausea and/or vomiting
🔸Inability to eat and/or drink normally
🔸Symptoms that strongly limit daily activities

Clinical guidelines (including RCOG) also use tools like the PUQE score — which stands for Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea. PUQE measures how severe NVP symptoms have been over the last 24 hours, based on 3 questions:
🔸How long have you felt nauseated or sick?
🔸How many times have you vomited?
🔸How many times have you had retching or dry heaves?

Each question is scored 1–5, giving a total score of 3–15:
3–6: Mild NVP. 7–12: Moderate NVP. 13–15: Severe NVP.
PUQE measures symptom severity, not overall medical impact, so this score alone cannot diagnose or rule out HG.

✨ The most important thing to know:
Some people will never receive a formal HG diagnosis — but if you are suffering, you deserve support, care, and to be taken seriously. We are here to help, get in touch using the support link in bio. https://ow.ly/EMIl50YvLU2

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