I have had a few clients that suffered with a severe condition called Hypermesis gravidarum (HG). First was a dear friend of mine, her daughter Amy suffered severe HG and I researched a lot looking for anything that might help her. I shared many homeopathic remedies and young living essential oils. While some helped NOTHING really did. I also had a momma friend this past year that suffered severe HG and I was her doula and friend. I watched helpless as she suffered and lost and extreme amount of weight. Amy’s mom shared with me a supplement that was helping her. I shared this with my friend “J” and she tried it also towards the end of her pregnancy. She also had really good results.
Amy and her husband had been working with a team in the area they live and have come up with a new line of supplements (that she used and now is available to the public)
The new line of nutritional supplements are showing dramatic positive results in easing the horrible symptoms of HG and also morning sickness. Here is a quote from her website:
“Amy, first became pregnant. A few weeks after what should’ve been the start of nine happy months, Amy was admitted to the hospital for 47 days due to hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness. Pregnancy wasn’t fun, it was survival. Amy began to dread each pregnancy until after her third child. Fed up with the dearth of quality maternity products on the market and specifically products that didn’t help her severe morning sickness, Amy assembled a team to find a better way. With her fourth pregnancy Amy implemented the regimen of products she and her team developed. They worked. Despite chasing around three kids, Amy felt better than ever. The team refined the dosages and the recommendations and finalized the program. And that’s how Pink Stork was born! It’s our lifeline to you, and we are confident it will help you dramatically reduce your nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.”
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Here is more information on what HG is in case you may not know.
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a complication of pregnancy characterized by intractable nausea, vomiting, and dehydration and is estimated to affect 0.5–2.0% of pregnant women.[1][2] Malnutrition and other serious complications, such as fluid or electrolyte imbalances, may result.
Hyperemesis is considered a rare complication of pregnancy, but because nausea and vomiting during pregnancy exist on a spectrum, it is often difficult to distinguish this condition from the more common form of nausea and vomiting experienced during pregnancy known as morning sickness.
Signs and symtoms
When hyperemesis gravidarum is severe and/or inadequately treated, it may result in the following:[1]
- Loss of 5% or more of pre-pregnancy body weight
- Dehydration, causing ketosis,[3] and constipation
- Nutritional disorders such as Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, Vitamin B6 deficiency or Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Metabolic imbalances such as metabolic ketoacidosis[1] or thyrotoxicosis[4]
- Physical and emotional stress of pregnancy on the body
- Difficulty with activities of daily living
Symptoms can be aggravated by hunger, fatigue, prenatal vitamins (especially those containing iron), and diet.[5] Some women with hyperemesis gravidarum lose as much as 10% of their body weight.[6] Many sufferers of HG are extremely sensitive to odors in their environment; certain smells may exacerbate symptoms. This is known as hyperolfaction.Ptyalism, or hypersalivation, is another symptom experienced by some women suffering from HG.
Hyperemesis gravidarum tends to occur in the first trimester of pregnancy[3] and lasts significantly longer than morning sickness. While most women will experience near-complete relief of morning sickness symptoms near the beginning of their second trimester, some sufferers of HG will experience severe symptoms until they give birth to their baby, and sometimes even after giving birth.[7]
Causes
There are numerous theories regarding the cause of HG, but the cause remains controversial. It is thought that HG is due to a combination of factors which may vary between women and include: genetics,[1] body chemistry, and overall health.[8]
One factor is an adverse reaction to the hormonal changes of pregnancy, in particular, elevated levels of beta human chorionic gonadotropin.[9][10] This theory would also explain why hyperemesis gravidarum is most frequently encountered in the first trimester (often around 8–12 weeks of gestation), as hCG levels are highest at that time and decline afterward. Another postulated cause of HG is an increase in maternal levels of estrogens (decreasing intestinal motility and gastric emptying leading to nausea/vomiting).[1]
Management
Dry bland food and oral rehydration are first-line treatments.[19] Due to the potential for severe dehydration and other complications, HG is treated as an emergency. If conservative dietary measures fail, more extensive treatment such as the use of antiemetic medications and intravenous rehydration may be required. If oral nutrition is insufficient, intravenous nutritional support may be needed.[3] For women who require hospital admission, thromboembolic stockings or low-molecular-weight heparin may be used as measures to prevent the formation of a blood clot.[13]
IV hydration often includes supplementation of electrolytes as persistent vomiting frequently leads to a deficiency. Likewise, supplementation for lost thiamine (Vitamin B1) must be considered to reduce the risk of Wernicke’s encephalopathy.[20] A and B vitamins are depleted within two weeks, so extended malnutrition indicates a need for evaluation and supplementation. In addition, electrolyte levels should be monitored and supplemented; of particular concern are sodium and potassium.
After IV rehydration is completed, patients in general progress to frequent small liquid or bland meals. After rehydration, treatment focuses on managing symptoms to allow normal intake of food. However, cycles of hydration and dehydration can occur, making continuing care necessary. Home care is available in the form of a PICC line for hydration and nutrition (called total parenteral nutrition).[21] Home treatment is often less expensive than long-term and/or repeated hospitalizations
Medications (there is new research that shows that in fact these may not be safe)
A number of antiemetics are effective and safe in pregnancy including: pyridoxine/doxylamine, antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine), and phenothiazines (such aspromethazine).[22] With respect to effectiveness, it is unknown if one is superior to another,[22] and there is even limited evidence of significant effect at all of pharmacological therapy in hyperemesis gravidarum.[23]
While pyridoxine/doxylamine, a combination of vitamin B6 and doxylamine, is effective in nausea and vomiting of pregnancy,[24] some have questioned its effectiveness in HG.[25]Ondansetron (Zofran) may be beneficial, however, there are some concerns regarding an association with cleft palate,[26] and there is little high quality data.[22] Metoclopramide is also used and relatively well tolerated.[27] Evidence for the use of corticosteroids is weak; there is some evidence that corticosteroid use in pregnant women may slightly increase the risk of oral facial clefts in the infant and may suppress fetal adrenal activity.[1][28] However, hydrocortisone and prednisolone are inactivated in the placenta and may be used in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum.[1] Women not responding to IV rehydration and medication may require nutritional support. Patients might receive parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding via a PICC line) or enteral nutrition (via a nasogastric tube or a nasojejunal tube). There is only limited evidence from trials to support the use of vitamin B6 to improve outcome.[23] Hyperalimentation may be necessary in certain cases to help maintain volume requirements and allow weight gain.[18] A physician might also prescribe Vitamin B1 (to prevent Wernicke’s encephalopathy) and folic acid supplementation.[13]
Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture (both with P6 and traditional method) has been found to be ineffective.[29][23] The use of ginger products may be helpful, but the evidence of effectiveness is limited and not consistent, though two recent studies support ginger over placebo
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