Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. 

In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the years and this topic is one very close to my heart, having suffered with HG twice myself.

In this episode we explore:

• What's the difference between 'morning sickness' and 'hyperemesis' 
• What treatments & medication are available & their safety
• What are some of the common side effects of HG or the medications used to treat it.
• The common barriers to care 
• How to advocate for yourself/your partner
• Where to turn to for support
• How HG impact mental health
• How to prepare for a second HG pregnancy

Do share with anyone that you need to understand what your pregnancy sickness experience was like!

____________________________________________________________

Caitlin Dean & Pregnancy Sickness Support Links

Website: https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spewingmummy
PSS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancysicknesssupport/

______________________________________________

SPONSORS

This episode is sponsored by Little List and The Night Owl, Music and Lullabies for Babies and Children

Start your list with Little List today!

Listen to The Night Owl Sings Nursery Rhymes on Spotify or Apple Music
Music Playing: 'Teddy Bear's Picnic (Instrumental)' from The Night Owl Sings Lullabies

Join the Birth-ed Online Course
Join the BUMP CLUB FREE
Follow us on Instagram
_____________________________

Support the show