Hyperemesis Gravidarium - Morning Sickness Gone VERY Bad

Typical morning sickness is estimated to occur in 50 to 90 percent of all pregnancies. There is another level of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarium and it is estimated to occur in .5 percent to two percent of pregnant women. If untreated, it can lead to life threatening complications for the mom to be and the unborn baby.

HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarium) is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting and can lead to dehydration, weight loss and nutritional deficiencies. This condition needs to be supervised by your medical care professional to make sure mom and baby stay as healthy as possible.

Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarium

• Severe nausea
• Persistent excessive vomiting (more than 3 or 4 times a day)
• Dehydration.
• A decrease in urination due to dehydration.
• Maternal weight loss or failure to gain weight.
• Rapid heartbeat.
• Headaches and confusion.
• Skin may become pale-looking and dry.

Signs of Dehydration

• Pinched skin "snaps back" slowly.
• Flushed dry skin
• Decreased tearing or salivation
• Coated tongue
• Confusion or irritability
• Decreased urination
• Urine very dark in color.

If you feel that you have the symptoms above, PLEASE talk to your doctor about it. There are steps doctors can take, including anti emetic drugs, which can help you make it through your pregnancy to term. This is NOT a condition that you should "grin and bear it" through.

For more detailed information regarding hyperemesis, including diagnosis and treatment, please visit http://www.hyperemesis.org/.

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