The Hyperemesis Files
A podcast all about the severe pregnancy condition Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Each week women who are currently suffering with, or who have survived Hyperemesis will tell their stories to HG Campaigner, Presenter and CEO of Pregnancy Sickness Support Charity, Charlotte Howden. Some weeks we will also feature experts from the HG research community and charity sector.
The Hyperemesis Files
Series 3 - Episode 2
This week I am joined by Megan who is currently living in Australia and has suffered with Hyperemesis twice with both her pregnancies. Originally from America Megan has experienced pregnancies in both countries,
Megan's symptoms were horrendous and at one point went in to early kidney failure and was told at one point that if she went home from hospital she might suffer a cardiac arrest.
Megan's pregnancies were very close together and of course one of them being recent meant that she was pregnant during the Global Pandemic.
Megan's story is difficult to listen to but very powerful and emotional