HG is not just “morning sickness" it's more.. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can present itself in all degrees of severity. Prenatal care for HG needs to start right away.
HG can turn deadly fast, therefore; early intervention and aggressive care is essential for mothers and babies.
QUICK FACT :
know that 1 out of 3 babies do not make it to a live birth. So it is vital for mom and baby to get the proper medication, IV hydration and nutrition in all 3 aspects of HG. Malnourishment in HG mothers and dehydration can be deadly. It can leave an ever lasting damage to the mother and children born to HG moms.
RECOVERY
Recovery for a mother with HG may not happen as many think. It can take a very long time to recover from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) in the aftermath . According to the HER Foundation it takes an average of 4-6 months a day for each day they were sick . It may take a few years
if the mothers illness was severe or prolonged. Some women will have residual issues long-term, sometimes with vague or atypical immune or gastrointestinal symptoms that are difficult to resolve. Some women will never recovery and their health will continue to deteriorate.
Women who have nausea/and or vomiting into late pregnancy usually find it takes months to regain their energy and restore their nutritional reserves. Food aversions may persist and take months or even years. To feel better . Some women may never recover from it and will always have aversions. HER states it will often take 1-2 months of recovery for every month she was malnourished or debilitated by HG. Additional complications during pregnancy should be re-evaluated postpartum by a primary care doctor to ensure complete recovery.
IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES TO KNOW:
Families need to be aware of common postpartum issues and their symptoms to ensure women get the care they need. A mother’s health greatly impacts the development of her child(ren).