Hyperemesis gravidarum

Pregnant Woman’s Tragic Battle with Severe Sickness

A 26-year-old pregnant woman, Jess Cronshaw, tragically took her own life after battling severe sickness during her pregnancy. Jess, a primary school teacher, and her partner Eddie were thrilled about the pregnancy, but Jess struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe…

Maria Shriver Speaks Out About Severe Morning Sickness

Maria Shriver is speaking out about the excruciating experience of severe morning sickness, as scientists work on groundbreaking research to aid pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum. During a recent segment on the Today Show, the journalist and mother of…

Study Links Hormone Surge to Morning Sickness

A recent study suggests that a surge of a hormone made by fetuses triggers the stomach-turning nausea and vomiting of morning sickness. The research, published in Nature, indicates that people with naturally low levels of the protein in their blood…