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Special Considerations: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a rare complication of pregnancy affecting 0.3–3% of all pregnancies and characterized by severe nausea and vomiting that can last throughout pregnancy. HG is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in early pregnancy. The psychosocial burden of HG is immense for many women, and women with HG report significantly higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy than women without HG. Psychosocial burden and treatment options are discussed.

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Richardson, E.C. (2021). Special Considerations: Hyperemesis Gravidarum. In: Cox, E. (eds) Women's Mood Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71497-0_8

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