Pregnancy sickness or morning sickness often occurs in the first four months of pregnancy but can strike at any time. It usually ceases by week 16 and eating little and often eases the symptoms.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

1 in 1000 women suffer from extreme sickness also known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). This can result in constant vomiting and dehydration, whereby even water is troublesome to keep down. The risks associated with this are:

* Psychological distress
* Chronic depression
* Undue strain on the internal organs

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