If you’ve been diagnosed with (or suspect) Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), let me first say:
I am so sorry.
And second:
I’m here to help you.
I have personally experienced HG throughout five pregnancies, so I understand how devastating it can be. My HG was “mild/moderate” compared to what many women experience, but anyone who has had even a “mild” case knows it’s anything but easy — and in fact, it disrupts so much of you and your family’s life, your emotional well-being, and your short- and long-term health.
As a birth doula, I strive to provide educational resources to help my clients feel confident as they approach labor. For a woman dealing with HG, my combined professional knowledge and personal experience can be a great resource. Women with HG are often not understood by family, friends, and even doctors. Many people genuinely suggest standard morning sickness aids and cures, honestly thinking they could help.
They have no idea the extreme nature of HG is far beyond saltines and ginger ale.
Loved ones often can’t fully understand the constant nausea, the exhaustion, the isolation, and the emotional and mental toll it takes on a woman and her family when she can’t live her daily life in a normal manner.
Having the support of a doula who has been through it can help. I can’t make HG go away, but I can be a warm, caring ear to listen when you need it. I can be someone who understands the devastating impact that HG can have on your unborn baby, your body, and your mind. I can provide resources where you can get tested, definitive help for HG, and give you practical resources for carrying on with life. I will teach you and your loved ones how to advocate for proper care for you and your baby.
You are not alone.
You can survive this.
You can return to good health.
You can return to experiencing joy in life.
You can keep your unborn baby safe and healthy.
You are not alone.
HG Support Packages
For women suffering from HG, customized support and care is available.
I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to you and your family to foster a sense of reassurance and confidence as you navigate HG pregnancy and in the birth process.
We will work together to learn about the challenges of Hyperemesis Gravidarum; how to speak with your provider about concerns, interventions, and treatments; discuss nutrition; discuss practical support solutions; discuss a prenatal care strategy.
Your Specialized HG Care Session will include:
+ a two-hour meeting in-person or virtually to go over informational and educational support regarding HG symptoms, comfort measures, treatment options, and how to live with HG
+ discussion on how to communicate your needs with your healthcare providers and employer
+ emotional support and companionship from your doula
+ a list of resources for use as you continue through pregnancy
$120
HG Add-On Care Packages may include:
+ light housework (dishes, tidying, folding laundry, light meal prep)
+ errands
+ other (to be discussed individually)
$28/hour
HG Add-On Care Packages are limited and dependent upon doula availability, and are billed at an hourly rate with a minimum quantity of hours contracted and are only available within a one-hour radius of Oneida, NY and may have an additional travel fee. Contact us for more information and availability.
