Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA)

HG forces women to make difficult decisions... the H.E.R. web site is the most comprehensice location to educatte oneself to make the best decisions.

Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD USA

HG is a devastating illness and yet so little research has been undertaken into causes and therapies.

Dr. Matthes Seeling, MD

HG is a termendously debilitating disease that can have life long consequences. This Web site will provide much needed support to mothers suffering from this disease.

TM Goodwin, MD USA

HG has a devastating personal and family impact and effective management is most important.

Ron Taylor, MD UK

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About HER Foundation

On September 29th, 2005, the HER Foundation was invited to conduct a briefing about HG on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. A briefing is an opportunity to present information related to your cause to members of congress. Because briefings are held simultaneously, congressional members must choose which to attend or send their aides to. Others in attendence include lobbyists and HER Foundation supporters.

Our briefing was sponsored by Congressman and Dr. Dave Weldon (FL-15) and Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31). Mr. Bacerra spoke about HG and became interested after speaking with his wife who is a practicing perinatologist. Many of those on our advisory board and a few dedicated members, as well as others who have been dramatically impacted by HG spoke about the impact of HG. The theme was focused on the many losses of HG and the need for research funding, as well as the message that there is hope.

Even if you were unable to attend, you can still help by contacting your congressional members to increase awareness, and assist us in acquiring funds for our collaborative research projects with the University of Southern California (USC in LA). (See more in our Mission & Goals)

Following are some of the speeches and presentations given at the briefing.

Poster Presentation on the Impact of HG (200 Kb PDF)
Ann Marie & Jeremy King's Speech
Kimber MacGibbon's Speech (96 Kb PDF)
Andrea Taylor Speech (68 Kb PDF)
Aimee Brecht-Doser (28 Kb PDF)
Marlena Fejzo Speech (52 Kb PDF)

Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010