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Hyperemesis gravidarum

West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk IP33 2QZ, UK.

Catherine Nelson-Piercy, MA FRCP, Consultant Obstetric Physician

Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals Trust and Whipps Cross Hospital, 9th floor, Directorate Office, New Guy's House, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT, UK. email: catherine.nelson-piercy{at}gstt.sthames.nhs.uk (corresponding author)

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.

Keywords Keywords / antiemetic / hyperemesis gravidarum / pregnancy / vomiting