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Downloadable version of the online HG Survival Guide. (348kb PDF.)
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General info about the impact of HG on women, includes news & research articles.
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List of great places to shop from home.

 
Offsite Resources:
Doulas of North America
Info about finding doulas helpers.
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Good info about doulas helpers and educators.
What is Ketosis?
Offsite article defining and explaining Ketosis.
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Order Ketone Strips here.
The Body Keeps The Score
Offsite article about the psychobiology of post traumatic stress.

Triggers


Elminate or minimize as many of these as possible:

  • Blinking/bright lights
  • Sight/thought/smell food (e.g. TV, others eating)
  • Noise (e.g. TV, kids)
  • Toothpaste
  • Motion
  • Standing or sitting upright
  • Empty stomach
 
  • Odors (e.g. scented cosmetics, chemicals)
  • Sleeping with a partner (intolerance to smells and motion)
  • Showering daily (fatigue, nausea)
  • Pressure on abdomen
  • Stimulation of gag reflex (e.g. swallowing pills)
  • Riding in the car (See Homeopathic Remedies.)
  • Vitamins (esp. with iron)

Survival Strategies »

Updated on: Aug. 09, 2006

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