Free Resources

Hyperemesis Australia is dedicated to providing assistance and resources for individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy sickness, particularly Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Here, you'll find a wealth of support options tailored to meet the diverse needs of sufferers, their families, and healthcare professionals. From informational resources and educational materials to online support groups and advocacy initiatives, we're committed to offering a multifaceted approach to support that empowers individuals to better understand and manage their condition. Explore the array of resources available and discover how Hyperemesis Australia can be your ally in the journey toward relief and recovery from pregnancy sickness.

Free Resources

  • Preparing for Pregnancy

    Everything you need to know to plan for pregnancy after experiencing NVP and HG.

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  • Management Plan

    Your sickness in pregnancy plan. Helpful to keep in your pregnancy documents folder and take to any appointments.

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  • Daily Tracker

    A simple, printable daily tracker to keep track of your medications, fluid and food intake, symptoms and more.

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  • Join Our Support Group

    A private Facebook support group run by Hyperemesis Australia for sufferers of pregnancy sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

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  • Hyperemesis Australia Brochure

    A printable brochure outlining who we are and what we do. Perfect for healthcare professionals to raise awareness and ensure that every HG sufferer is getting support.

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Handling advice

Dealing with well-intentioned but ill-informed or unhelpful advice about NVP or HG can be challenging, but it's important to prioritise your own well-being and trust your instincts. While friends and family may offer advice out of concern, it's crucial to recognise that not all advice is suitable for your unique situation. Instead of feeling pressured to follow every suggestion, consider politely acknowledging the advice while asserting your own needs and boundaries. Surround yourself with understanding and supportive individuals who respect your decisions and offer genuine empathy. Additionally, finding online communities or support groups of fellow HG survivors can provide a safe space to share experiences, exchange advice, and seek validation. Trust in your ability to advocate for yourself and prioritise self-care throughout your journey with HG.

JOIN THE HYPEREMESIS AUSTRALIA SUPPORT GROUP

Support in your pocket

Hyperemesis Australia partnered with the Centre for Perinatal Excellence to produce a special HG Edition of the Ready to Cope app. This free app ensures that you have access to quality information throughout your pregnancy and first year of parenthood - and the HG Edition is like having a dedicated HG cheerleader in your pocket.

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  • Living with hyperemesis was harrowing, I felt like I ceased to exist. My doctors and midwives didn’t seem to care about my illness because my unborn child was not in any danger. I was just a vessel.

  • HG was like an all consuming black cloud. It was severely debilitating, depressing and isolating. It stripped me of all my valuable life roles right back to pure survival mode.

  • HG meant failing to find the positives to pregnancy. It meant losing all sense of self, wellness and not wanting my baby due to this overwhelming/debilitating condition.

  • It was a very much wanted pregnancy but I wanted it to go away every day. Two years on, I have lasting guilt and resentment and sadly the experience has put me off wanting to have another child.

  • You lose your inability to perform basic self care tasks. You can’t brush your hair, teeth, get out of bed or shower. Physically HG is hard but mentally, so much harder.

  • HG and Ptyalism left me isolated, lonely, depressed, unable to work and care for myself during pregnancy and more. HG left me with deep long-lasting wounds I needed to work on postpartum while looking after a small baby.

  • HG strips you of everything that makes you feel like yourself. Everything that brings you joy, excites you or makes you want to get out of bed every day. It reduces you to a shell of your former self - at what is supposed to be the happiest time of your life.

  • I felt so fragile that all I was physically capable of doing was stumbling from the bed to the nearest bucket. It’s a heartbreaking condition that you don’t see because we are hidden with our heads in a bucket.