• 2-10% of all pregnancies are diagnosed with HG

  • 1 in 2 HG sufferers experience peri/post natal anxiety &/or depression

  • 80% of all pregnancies are affected by nausea

  • 50% are affected by vomiting

  • 1 in 4 sufferers report being denied medication

  • 75% of sufferers reduce future pregnancies

  • 40% of HG pregnancies have symptoms which last until birth

What support do you need?

Why Hyperemesis Australia exists…

Hyperemesis Australia is more than just a charity; it's a beacon of hope, founded and run by survivors of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) who intimately understand the anguish and isolation that comes with this condition. Our mission is simple yet profound: to stand alongside you as you battle pregnancy sickness, supporting families, and supporting healthcare providers across the nation. No one should endure the torment of HG alone and we are here for you.

You are not alone

  • Get in touch with us

    Reach out directly to Hyperemesis Australia’s team of friendly volunteers for support for yourself, a loved one or a patient in your care

  • Connect with your community

    Join our closed Facebook communities for pregnancy sickness sufferers & survivors and our dedicated termination survivors group

  • Listen to our podcast

    Check out the official Hyperemesis Australia podcast, You, Me & HG full of survivor stories tips & tricks and exper resources

  • Purchase our affirmation cards

    Hyperemesis Australia has created these Hyperemesis Pregnancy Affirmation Cards to further support and comfort sufferers of pregnancy sickness

  • Download Ready to COPE

    The free Ready to COPE app ensures that you have access to quality resources to support your mental health during pregnancy sickness and beyond

  • Read the HA blog

    Our blog is brimming with real-life accounts giving you a sense of solidarity, understanding, and hope to navigate your own journey with pregnancy sickness

Support our work

Hyperemesis Australia, a grassroots non-profit, thrives on the kindness of our community. Your support fuels our vital mission, enabling us to advocate for and support sufferers while catalysing change within the healthcare system. Whether HG has touched your life, or if pregnancy health resonates deeply with you, consider backing our cause financially. Join us in making a difference today.

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