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 comprehensive location to educate 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 tremendously 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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Food Ideas

Food Ideas:

Salty: Chips, pretzels, celery, cheese, salted vegetables
Tart/Sweet: Pickles, lemonade, green apples, pickled ginger
Earthy: Brown rice, mushrooms, quinoa, hummus, eggplant
Crunchy: Celery or carrot sticks, apples, ripple potato chips, crackers
Bland: Mashed potatoes, rice, unsalted chips/pretzels
Soft: Bread, noodles, potatoes
Sweet: Cereal, juice, melon, hard candy, milkshake
Fruity: Juice, fruity popsicles, smoothies
Wet: Juice, seltzer, melon, soup, popsicle
Dry: Crackers, crusty bread, pretzels, baked potato

Adapted from No More Morning Sickness* by Miriam Erick, MS, RD and her web site: www.morningsickness.net

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Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010

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