In Loving Memory...

We dedicate the First Annual HG World Awareness Day to the babies and moms lost to HG. The HER Foundation will not stop fighting for these babies and their mothers until an answer of why HG happens and what can be done. At the same time we want to recognize our HG sufferers who are currently enduring HG, we want you to know you are not alone and we are fighting for you and your unborn children. For those who have endured HG in the past, our fight is for you as well.

 

To request an message in memory of your child, please Submit Your In Memory Request Here

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HER Foundation and Million Mom's Challenge work together to raise awareness for HG

To promote "HG World Awareness Day" Co-Founder Ann Marie King writes blog featured on www.millionmomschallenge.org

 

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May 15, 2012
First Annual Hyperemesis Gravidarum World
Awareness Day

Start thinking of ways you can make a difference for HG women and research on this day or throughout the week! Let us know what you plan to do for HG Awareness Day/Week around the world. Here are some of the things others will be doing throughout the week or on the day of...

 

 

My local HG group is planning a dinner out to celebrate the fact that we can all eat, drink and be merry again!
-Lisa K. in Texas

I am planning to call local OBGYN's in my community and make sure they are aware of the efforts of the HER Foundation and to be sure and tell their HG patients to come to HelpHER.org for information and understanding.
- Gretchen D. in the UK

We are planning a yard sale, cookies and lemonade stand to help raise money for HG researc!h
- Jennifer J. in Wisconsin

 

 

Order your HG World Day 2012
T-Shirts Here

 

 

 

Planning for HG Awareness Day/Week?
Helpful Hints:

Let the HER Foundation hear more about your ideas and how you plan to help and we will post it on our HER Around the World Campaign page! Please know we ask that if you do use the HER Foundation logo or any other materials we ask that you please email us with information about your event for a very easy approval process, we will then list your event on the HER Foundation's website. Please know this helps us be a more cohesive Foundation working together to make a difference. Email you plans to HERawarenessday@helpher.org  Plus be sure to take pictures or videos so we can share them on our website.  

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Congratulations to Mel Burdett for being the top recruiter for our holiday research campaign!

Mel will receive a $200 gift card from Amazon thanks to her recruiting skills! Way to go Mel, thanks to your efforts and that of your friends the HER Foundation and USC/UCLA are closer to reaching thier research goal! We are looking for both HG and non-HG mom's to be a part of the study, so please email nvpstudy@usc.edu to join, it truly is the most important thing you can do to make a difference for HG moms in the future!

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AMERICA'S BUDGET CRISIS & HG RESEARCH...NEED YOUR HELP NOW!

Time is of the essence as the budget crisis is likely to lead to cuts in NIH funding next year which will include our HG study if we don't enroll and collect all our saliva samples before the cuts are in effect. Please participate (contact nvpstudy@usc.edu) and please follow through with the HG study now:

We can NOT find the cause of HG until we have a minimum of 2,000 DNAs (1,000 HG and 1,000 friend controls)

PLEASE help us by checking the list below to make sure you have completed ALL the necessary steps and please refer your friends (HG and non-HG) to participate (as you can see we are very behind on the non-HG friends).

1) If you haven’t completed your SURVEY, please do so at http://www.helpher.org/HER-Research/2...

2) If you had HG, please have your FRIEND CONTROL email me at nvpstudy@usc.edu if you haven’t already. If possible, please refer extra friends.

3) If you haven’t sent in your CONSENT FORM, please do so as soon as possible.

4) If you haven’t sent in your SALIVA KIT, please do so as soon as possible.

5) If you had HG and haven’t sent your MEDICAL RECORDS relating to iv treatment, please do so as soon as possible.

6) If you have any problems/questions with the survey or anything else, please email me atnvpstudy@usc.edu

7) Please spread the word to your OBs and friends so we can get our 2,000 participants as fast as possible.

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Latest research shows lifelong effects from extreme morning sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) on children

An extreme form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) takes a heavy toll on thousands of women each year and can lead to hospitalization and pregnancy termination. But new research suggests pregnant women are not the only victims.

• Read the full article.

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Severe morning sickness runs in families

(Reuters Health) - A woman's chances of experiencing severe nausea during pregnancy appear to be influenced, at least in part, by genetics, according to new study findings. Please read the full article here and post your comments.

• Read the full article.

Help Find a Cure for HG

• HG Genetic Study Needs Participants!
  USC & UCLA are close to meeting their goal of 1,000 participants. The goal of this study is to understand the etiology of Hyperemesis Gravidarum so we can develop better treatments and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from HG and their offspring. (More information... )
• USC / HER Foundation Proposed Research Topics
  ($2.5 million required)

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