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Battling Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Personal Stories and Drug Access

12/11/2025

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Story summary

Hyperemesis gravidarum affects 1-3% of pregnancies, causing severe nausea and vomiting.
Reporter Beth Parsons shares her HG experience, illustrating daily life challenges.
Ella has struggled to access Xonvea, the only anti-sickness drug licensed for pregnancy in the UK, and Sarah Goddard (HG patient) faced extreme HG symptoms, terminating her pregnancy but later receiving support and medication to pursue a third.

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Story summary

Hyperemesis gravidarum affects 1-3% of pregnancies, causing severe nausea and vomiting.
Reporter Beth Parsons shares her HG experience, illustrating daily life challenges.
Ella has struggled to access Xonvea, the only anti-sickness drug licensed for pregnancy in the UK, and Sarah Goddard (HG patient) faced extreme HG symptoms, terminating her pregnancy but later receiving support and medication to pursue a third.