Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA)

HG forces women to make difficult decisions... the H.E.R. web site is the most comprehensice location to educatte oneself to make the best decisions.

Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD USA

HG is a devastating illness and yet so little research has been undertaken into causes and therapies.

Dr. Matthes Seeling, MD

HG is a termendously debilitating disease that can have life long consequences. This Web site will provide much needed support to mothers suffering from this disease.

TM Goodwin, MD USA

HG has a devastating personal and family impact and effective management is most important.

Ron Taylor, MD UK

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Weightloss Calculator

Every woman with HG loses weight. Calculate the percentage you have lost to see if you should call your doctor.

Severity of Weight Loss*

Time:	Significant Weight Loss (%):	Severe Weight Loss (%):
1 week	1-2%	> 2%
1 month	5%	> 5%
3 months	7.5%	> 7.5%
6 months	10%	> 10%

Reprinted from Blackburn GL, Bistrian BR, Maini BS, Schlamm HT, Smith MF. "Nutritional and metabolic assessment of the hospitalized patient." JPEN. 1977; 1:11-22.

* Percent Weight Change = [(Usual Weight - Actual Weight) ÷ (Usual Weight)] x 100

NOTE: This scale is based on non-pregnant subjects.

Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010

Usual Weight:	Actual Weight:	Percent Weight Change:
lbs. or kgs.	lbs. or kgs.	%