Pregnancy Sickness & Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the years and this topic is one very close to my heart, having suffered with HG twice myself.In this episode we explore:What's the difference between 'morning sickness' and 'hyperemesis' What treatments & medication are available & their safetyWhat are some of the common side effects of HG or the medications used to treat it.The common barriers to care How to advocate for yourself/your partnerWhere to turn to for supportHow HG impact mental healthHow to prepare for a second HG pregnancyDo share with anyone that you need to understand what your pregnancy sickness experience was like!____________________________________________________________Caitlin Dean & Pregnancy Sickness Support LinksWebsite: https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spewingmummyPSS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancysicknesssupport/______________________________________________SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by Little List and The Night Owl, Music and Lullabies for Babies and ChildrenStart your list with Little List today!Listen to The Night Owl Sings Nursery Rhymes on Spotify or Apple MusicMusic Playing: 'Teddy Bear's Picnic (Instrumental)' from The Night Owl Sings LullabiesJoin the Birth-ed Online CourseJoin the BUMP CLUB FREEFollow us on Instagram_____________________________Sign up to The Birth-ed MethodSupport the show