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Sickness and hyperemesis

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Sickness and hyperemesis

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• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Aged 24 & under >> Interview 25 >> She never felt professionals really understood how bad the vomiting was, even when she asked for help.

First and most recent pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Two normal pregnancies in between, with severe sickness both times. Good support from Early Pregnancy Unit.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 60 >> In every pregnancy she has had hyperemesis (severe vomiting) all the way through. An antacid called ranitidine has helped. Being diabetic may have pla

After four miscarriages, baby in fifth pregnancy diagnosed with heart condition. Mother (who is diabetic) had pre-eclampsia and emergency caesarean. Severe sickness in every pregnancy. Interviewed during sixth pregnancy, and again after a stillbirth at 36 weeks. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 29.

• Pregnancy & children >> Pregnancy >> Age 37-39 >> Interview 60 >> She cannot believe that hyperemesis could be psychological. It is a recognised illness in pregnancy.

After four miscarriages, baby in fifth pregnancy diagnosed with heart condition. Mother (who is diabetic) had pre-eclampsia and emergency caesarean. Severe sickness in every pregnancy. Interviewed during sixth pregnancy, and again after a stillbirth at 36 weeks. More of this interview can be seen on the Healthtalkonline antenatal screening site as Interview 29.