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The HER FoundationHyperemesis Education & Research Foundation provides education & support for mothers suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum and those who care for them. Learn More » |
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H.E.R. Foundation Awards UCLA/USC Research Award thanks to your donations!In December 2009 Dr. Marlena Fejzo at UCLA/USC was awarded a H.E.R. Foundation Research Award of $7,000. One hundred percent of the award money goes toward the cost of materials needed for her group to identify the cause of HG. Dr. Fejzo and her research team are comparing the genetics and epidemiology of one thousand HG cases and one thousand women who did not suffer from HG. Her study will identify predisposing genes as well as risk factors that effect severity and outcome, such as a doctor that ignores severe nausea until the patient progresses to HG. Identifying a genetic abnormality that causes HG could lead to creating more effective treatments and spreading awareness to practitioners to test people at high risk and treat these cases as early as possible. "Finding a gene common to women with HG will prove that HG has a biological cause, and make it possible for many women to determine if they are at risk for HG. I am extremely grateful for the award received from the H.E.R. Foundation and their donors, the donation will help keep my research going during these difficult financial times," says Dr. Fejzo. "I am also grateful to all my participants, each one of them brings us one step closer to finding the cause and cure." The H.E.R. Foundation is proud to award the seven thousand dollars in research to Dr. Fejzo at UCLA/USC because of the amazing work they continue to do to help find a cause and cure. "We are thankful for the hard work and dedication Dr. Fejzo and her research team continue to give HG," said Ann Marie King, Co-Founder of the Foundation. "Since the beginning of the HER Foundation, six years ago, we had dreamed that we would find a research team like Dr. Fejzo's and thanks to the generous donations of HG women, their families and friends we are finally able to offer them some funding," King continued. H.E.R. Foundation Celebrates 7 Years and Over 30 million hits in 2009Since our founding in 2003 by 2 HG survivors, the HER Foundation has become the leading source of information and voice for HG, worldwide. We hope these stats show HG is certainly not a "rare pregnancy disease." In 2009 alone we received over 200,000 unique visitors, over 8 million page views and our forum has over 400,000 articles posted by 1,000's of users. Thank you for your support! First National Conference on Pregnancy Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
Being held on July 1, 2010, at University of Warwick in Coventry, UK. For more information:
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Study Needs Participants Now!The goal of this study is to understand the etiology of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), so we can develop better treatments and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from HG and their offspring. (Get more information here )  |
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What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?HG is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the newborn(s). Learn More About HG » Frequently Asked QuestionsThe following answer the most common questions we are asked:
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In the spirit of Lance Armstrong's "LIVE STRONG" bracelets, the HER Foundation created HG wristbands to raise awareness. Donate to HER and receive a wristband or keychain to show off your support of HER and spread HG awareness. 
