It is generally described as unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids. If severe and/or inadequately treated, it is typically associated with:
loss of greater than 5% of pre-pregnancy body weight (usually over 10%)
dehydration and production of ketones
nutritional deficiencies
metabolic imbalances
difficulty with daily activities
Diagnosis is usually made by measuring weight loss, checking for ketones, and assessing the overall condition of the mother. If she meets the standard criteria and is having difficulty performing her daily activities, medications and/or other treatments are typically offered.
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Currently on baby number 2 and suffering HG for the second time. Calmed down after 20 weeks with my first born but was still vomiting fairly often. Was vomiting during labour and my emergency section. Hg left me after birth. I'm currently 19 weeks wi...
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By Tyler Hicks
For the Denton Record-Chronicle
Published: 28 December 2016 10:56 PM
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