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{pregnancy} Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Symptoms of Kate Middleton via @RushCopley @ABC7Chicago
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Our fascination with the royal family becomes hyper active especially when we think there is drama in the Palace. All this talk and concern about the Princess especially in her early stages of pregnancy has caused almost a world-wide panic about these symptoms!
My personal OBGYN, Arin Ford M.D. from Rush Copley Medical Group’s, Women’s Healthcare Associates, was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago’s “Healthbeat” segment and she shared her medical expertise in this subject.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is an uncommon complication of pregnancy. Women suffering from this condition have nausea & vomiting above & beyond the normal “morning sickness”. They often experience near constant nausea & vomiting which can then lead to weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, and need for hospitilization if symptoms can not be controlled easily.
The symptoms usually first appear around 5-6 weeks of pregnancy & will often become the worst around 9-10 weeks. Most women will begin to feel better around 16-18 weeks but symptoms can continue into the second & third trimesters for some. It is important to discuss excessive nausea & vomiting with your doctor as early treatment is helpful. Rarely does this condition affect the baby during pregnancy.
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