27 episodes
The Hyperemesis Files Charlotte Howden
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 13 Ratings
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A podcast all about the severe pregnancy condition Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Each week women who are currently suffering with, or who have survived Hyperemesis will tell their stories to HG Campaigner, Presenter and CEO of Pregnancy Sickness Support Charity, Charlotte Howden. Some weeks we will also feature experts from the HG research community and charity sector.
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The final ever episode of the Hyperemesis Files Podcast
This is the last episode of Series 3 and the last ever episode of the Hyperemesis Files Podcast (although I never say never). On today's show I am joined by Rowan. Rowan is 25 and lives in Lancashire with her husband Alex and her 18 month old daughter Olia Daisy.Rowan is an exceptional guest speaker and details her journey with such elegance and openness. Together we discuss her initial thoughts about her sickness, from "I am just too weak to do this," to "This is just normal though?" al...
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Series 3 - Episode 7
On this week's show I am joined by Jess who lives in Canberra in Australia. Jess has suffered from two Hyperemesis pregnancies with her sons. She left 5 years between the two as it took her that long to mentally prepare for another pregnancy.Her story is a great listen if you are thinking about having a second and want tips and advice on how to prepare.What isn't so great is how much she suffered with her first with ineffective and upsetting routes to treatment, being fed at one point by a tu...
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Series 3 - Episode 6
On this week's podcast I am joined by Danika. Danika is a mother of one from Somerset in the UK. Danika's story is really telling of just how bad the treatment of HG women in certain areas/hospitals/post codes in the UK can be!Her treatment ranged from being told they were going to check her for alcohol and drugs to make sure that is why she wasn't being sick to being left in A&E for hours to being admitted to the Frailty ward!In this episode we talk about termination, access to medicatio...
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Series 3 - Episode 5
On this week's podcast I am joined by Jeenie, a mother of three from Canada. Jeenie is the CEO and Head Trainer of KeepFit Women a fitness and health brand. In our chat we spoke predominantly about her third pregnancy (her first two being milder versions of the severe Hyperemesis she would go on to endure) and how she battled with her own identity.Whilst Jeenie's care was over all really very good, this didn't detract from some of the feelings and intrusive thoughts we all get with Hyper...
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Series 3 - Episode 4
On this weeks podcast is Danea. A mother of two from California, USA. Her two Hyperemesis experiences were 11 years apart, and her second pregnancy was a complete surprise after failed IVF attempts with her new husband. Whilst they both had children from a previous relationship they were desperate to have a child together.Danea's second pregnancy took place right at the height of the Global Pandemic, and whilst she remembers being able to get through her first pregnancy with the help of ...
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Series 3 - Episode 3
This week I am joined by Sophie, a young mum of one from the North of England.Sophie tells us about her first and possibly last experience with Hyperemesis in particular focusing on having HG during a global pandemic.Possibly due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Sophie's HG journey to treatment and care was fraught with dismissals, being shipped off to A&E multiple times and being past pillar to post.Sophie credits both her Mother and her boyfriend for their support at home, but talks about ...
Customer Reviews
Very helpful.
It has been great & very insightful to hear other people’s stories and see what help they did or didn’t get to help me be able to advocate better for myself. Charlotte has worked incredibly hard in the HG community and continues to do so. I feel very lucky to of had the opportunity to speak to her. HG can be a lonely place but this is the most honest you will hear a sufferer and that’s exactly what we need. A space we feel confident talking in, a place we aren’t judged and a place not only we can listen but a place we are listened too.
HG remembering
This is such a thoughtful space to come and remember the trauma of my HG. I’m currently wondering whether to continue a new pregnancy after suffering with it for the full pregnancy with my first. A scary situation to be in but this feels like somewhere I can really think about the reality of what I might be facing and how I might get through it. Thank you!
Excellent
Very insightful podcast for anyone to connect with. A particularly valuable resource for anyone suffering, directly or indirectly, due to this condition. Charlotte is contributing massively to the HG community and working tirelessly.