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More than 54% of women with morning sickness said they considered terminating their pregnancies due to the condition’s severe tollThe study found that common treatments for this condition are often ineffective and come with significant side effectsExperts are calling for more compassionate and personalized care for women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum

MONDAY, Sept. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Extreme morning sickness during pregnancy, a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), can have a devastating emotional and physical impact on pregnant women.

A survey of close to 300 Australian women with HG reveals that more than half thought about terminating their pregnancies due to their distressing symptoms.

The findings — published Sept. 3 in the journal PLOS One

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