All women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) should be offered the “royal standard” of pregnancy sickness treatment, charities and medical experts are urging. A conference hosted by Pregnancy Sickness Support (PSS) and the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) today [Thursday 5 October] will explore the latest research on HG and what treatment all women suffering from the condition should be offered. More than half (53%) of women with the condition have difficulty accessing treatment - without which they can develop severe dehydration and malnutrition. Marlena Fejzo, professor of research on Hyperemesis Gravidarum at UCLA and USC, said: “Mounting evidence supports a genetic link to HG. Treatment can include intravenous fluids, which are given directly into a vein through a drip.

Source: Huffington Post October 04, 2017 23:03 UTC