I started taking Pregnacare in the first trimester around weeks 6-7 and pretty much straight away they gave me side effects. Now, this isn’t a full on moan – well, it actually is. But I’m struggling to find pregnancy vitamins that don’t make me feel like crap! And this type actually make a lot of […] Read more…
Tips on coping with pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum
Firstly, let’s open with a disclaimer, I am not a Doctor. Nor am I a dietician or a nurse or any type of medical professional. But I have had hyperemesis quite bad and so here are a few tips – from both myself and a dietician I met with – on how to cope with […] Read more…
10 things not to say to someone with hyperemesis gravidarum
After suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum throughout my first trimester and into my second, I have heard it all. Some useful but mostly stupid, unnecessary comments. Oh you’ve got morning sickness, I had that. Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness, it’s an all-consuming, debilitating, horrendous and potentially life-threatening condition. Try eat a ginger biscuit. […] Read more…