The bone crushing nausea of hyperemesis

BMJ talk medicine

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affects around 70% of pregnancies. It is mild for around 40% of women, moderate for 46%, and severe for 14%. By contrast, hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy rather than a normal part of it and occurs in around 1.5% of pregnancies. The psychosocial burden of HG can be heavy for women and their families. In this podcast, Caitlin Dean Phd Candidate, Gillian Ostrowski, general practitioner, Rebecca C Painter, consultant obstetrician join us to explain what hyperemesis is like for those who experience it, and discuss what treatment options are available. Read the full article: https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k5000