CONTENT WARNING: discussions of Suicidal Ideation, termination and depression.

In this episode we were joined by Sophie Pearce and Jayde Couldwell from the Beyond the Bump Podcast, who collectively have endured more than six HG pregnancies. The conversation is candid and insightful, offering listeners a raw look into the challenges they faced in their experiences. This episode is a unique blend of fun and intelligence that Sophie and Jayde bring to the discussion. They discuss the mutual support during Sophie's most recent pregnancy & how HG affected both their mental health in the context of HG & also brings their own experiences of "going again" knowing they'll have HG.

This episode is a profound and moving conversation about living with HG, providing support, understanding, and a sense of community for sufferers and survivors. It underscores the significance of addressing mental health alongside the physical challenges of HG, offering valuable insights and hope for those on their HG journey.

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Hyperemesis Australia is Australia’s only charitable organisation focussed on improving the way pregnancy sickness is experienced by sufferers & treated by healthcare professionals. HG is a misunderstood condition and it is their mission to change this. But they rely on donations from the community to keep their valuable & sometimes life saving services available & free to sufferers & survivors. To find out how you can give back & to continue to support the work that they do visit  Hyperemesis Australia

For more information on pregnancy sickness & HG here are some helpful links from Hyperemesis Australia;

• Treatment information & additional resources
• Mental Health support
• Tips + Tricks for surviving day-to-day
• A list of ways to advocate for yourself with healthcare professionals
• Tips for support people caring for anyone suffering from pregnancy sickness

If this episode brought up feelings of anxiety, sadness or trauma consider accessing some mental health support: PANDA or COPE

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This podcast was produced & edited by Josh Burgan.

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