Multidimensional Impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Journey of Women with HG, Language, Ethnicity and Workplace Dynamics

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, significantly affects women's physical and mental health. There is no documented natural history in world literature meaning that many questions remain unclear or unanswered around severe nausea and vomiting / HG.
The proposed study aims to investigate the multidimensional impact of HG in UK and internationally.

With focus on the journey of a woman suffering HG and her children born from HG pregnancies for 10 years; assessing timing of cessation of symptoms, the length of time women suffer with symptoms, and week-by-week symptom variation. Documenting any long-term effects on mental and physical health of mothers and their children. In addition, investigation on language, ethnicity, diversity, socio-economic and workplace dynamics. This research will explore how linguistic barriers influence the diagnosis and treatment of HG. Ethnic disparities in the understanding, management and treatment accessed for HG will be analysed, aiming to highlight potential gaps in healthcare provision and cultural sensitivity. The study will also examine the cost impact upon patients and their families and workplace dynamics, including the challenges faced by HG pregnant women in maintaining employment and the support (or lack thereof) from employers and colleagues.

By integrating these multiple dimensions, this holistic approach seeks to uncover ethnicity and diversity, medical, health, mental health and broader socio-economic impacts of HG and identify effective interventions.