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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HER Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating others on the management of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). We conduct global polls and survey's to learn more about other's experiences with HG and the medical care they receive. It is our goal to increase awareness of available medical care and the potentially devastating consequences if untreated. We accept donations to sponsor research grants.

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Our Role in Research

It is our mission to increase awareness through education and research. Although hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects thousands of women annually, few research studies are published annually in comparison to other disorders. We conduct semi-annual, online surveys and polls to determine the focus of our research and to assist us in obtaining grants. By conducting these via the Internet, we are able to capture data from around the world and have hundreds of participants. Most studies done on HG have only a few participants, are not controlled or randomized, and/or may not have enough evidence to support conclusions. In short, too often these studies do not meet current research standards. Thus, we aim to fund research that accurately defines the incidence and proactive management of HG to help women get the care they and their unborn child need to survive.

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Why More Research Is Needed

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) was first recognized several centuries ago and was thought to be related to a physiological cause such as toxins, ulcerations, or infection. However, in the 20th century it was erroneously decided that HG was caused by psychological conflicts instead. Limited research and outdated theories have fostered this belief from generation to generation of health professional, resulting in unnecessary suffering and financial loss for too many women.

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Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010