Overview
Knowing how to help a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum
(HG) may be confusing. You have not likely experienced it
before and don't really know what she is feeling, but
obviously want to help since you are reading this site. Know
that she is not making herself sick, nor can she control
her vomiting/nausea. HG is a serious illness that has been
largely misunderstood by
health
professionals
because the cause
of HG has
not yet been identified, thus some wrongly assume it is psychological.
HG typically resolves by mid-pregnancy, however, it may
last until delivery. The first 3-4 months are usually
the worst for her. She will need the
most
help
and
support
during
this
time. The
first way you can help is to learn
about HG. Reading our Mother's
Survival Guide and other's
stories are
valuable tools for understanding what she feels.
If she
has to lay down much of the day and/or cannot leave her
house often, please also read our page on bed
rest to
see how this will affect her. Your support will greatly
impact how well she copes with this illness.
Updated on:
Aug. 09, 2006 |
