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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Author(s) -
Neill AnneMarie C,
NelsonPiercy Catherine
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.5.4.204.26919
Subject(s) - hyperemesis gravidarum , nausea , vomiting , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , early pregnancy loss , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , gestation , surgery , genetics , biology
Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy are common; however, in some cases symptoms can persist, leading to maternal weight loss. This condition is referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Treatment requires recognition, admission to hospital and appropriate rehydration. All practitioners, including those managing low‐risk pregnancies, should be aware of the complications associated with HG. To avoid substandard care a protocol for management should be available in all obstetric units.