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Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. [1] Feeling faint may also occur. [ 2 ] It is considered a more severe form of morning sickness . [ 2 ]
Hyperemesis gravidarum is the presence of severe and persistent vomiting, causing dehydration and weight loss. It is similar although more severe than the common morning sickness . [ 15 ] [ 16 ] It is estimated to affect 0.3–3.6% of pregnant women and is the greatest contributor to hospitalizations under 20 weeks of gestation.
643.0 Mild hyperemesis gravidarum; 643.1 Hyperemesis gravidarum with metabolic disturbance; 643.9 Vomiting of pregnancy, unspec. 644 Early or threatened labor. 644.0 Threatened premature labor; 644.1 Other threatened labor; 644.2 Early onset of delivery; 645 Prolonged pregnancy. 645.1 Post term pregnancy; 645.2 Prolonged pregnancy
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Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births. [1] From Our World in Data (using World Health Organization definition): "The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births during the same time period. It depicts the risk of maternal death relative to the number of ...
Some 70% of women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, including in its most severe form, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), according to the study.
[82] In the United States, the maternal death rate averaged 9.1 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births during the years 1979–1986, [83] but then rose rapidly to 14 per 100,000 in 2000 and 17.8 per 100,000 in 2009. [84] In 2013 the rate was 18.5 deaths per 100,000 live births. [85]
In the wake of a landmark new study on hyperemesis gravidarum, one woman shares her horrific experience. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...