Pregnancy Sickness Support

01/10/2026

In April, 5 brave women shared their story on camera with us. They were vulnerable, powerful and moving. Above all, their stories highlighted the need for specialised mental health support in pregnancies affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

The need to be heard.
The need to believed.
The need to be supported.

Watch the Premiere of our Breaking The Silence series now on our website.

www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk

This video shares lived experiences of hyperemesis gravidarum. While the perspectives shown here are not fully representative, HG does not discriminate and can affect anyone, across all backgrounds and communities.

01/10/2026

Five Women. Five Incredible Stories. One Very Important Conversation.

This is Breaking The Silence.

Premiere at 7pm.

30/09/2026

29/09/2026

📢 Important Notice – Staff Training

Please be aware that we will be CLOSED this Friday to allow our team to take part in staff training.

This is an important opportunity for us to develop our skills and continue providing the best possible service.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you back as usual on Monday😊

If you need urgent support on Friday you can:

⭐Access information via our website
⭐Get in touch with your GP
⭐Call NHS 111
⭐In the event of an emergency call 999

With love from the PSS team ❤️

28/09/2026

More than 27,000 pregnancies could be affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the UK in 2026.

For some, the impact on mental health can be profound — and can last long after pregnancy has ended. The relentless physical and emotional demands of HG can overwhelm your usual ability to cope. If HG has affected your mental health, it isn't a reflection of your strength.

Living through a severe, debilitating and potentially traumatic illness can have consequences. Talking about them matters.

This October, five people will share their experiences of the mental health impact of HG with the world. To break the silence around HG.

There's just 2 days left to sign up for our In This Together October Challenge.

Help us make sure nobody faces the impact of HG alone.

Take on the In This Together Challenge.

Support mental health services for people affected by HG.

SIGN UP TODAY ---> https://pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/fundraising/

25/09/2026

Lizzie takes on the Vitality London 10k this weekend in aid of Pregnancy Sickness Support after experiencing 2 HG pregnancies met with dismissal and isolation.

Unfortunately, Lizzie's experience is not an exception. Pregnancy Sickness Support provides essential resources, guidance and support for sufferers, their families and the healthcare professionals who care for them. Ensuring that sufferers can advocate for themselves, and healthcare professionals have the tools they need to help them.

Will you support our vital work like Lizzie?

Follow the link in our bio to donate or find out more about our latest fundraising opportunities!

24/09/2026

When suffering with Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) and/or Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), the focus is often on the physical symptoms.
And of course, the physical impact is huge and so important.
But sometimes the mental health impact can be overlooked.

It’s incredibly common for your mental health to be affected when you’re suffering with NVP or HG – and there are so many factors that can contribute to this.
📌Feeling unwell for weeks on end
📌Having no clear understanding of when you will feel better
📌A complete change in diet, and potentially struggling to get the nutrition and fluids your body needs
📌An inability to do anything “normal” or take part in the day-to-day activities that may ordinarily support your mental health – socialising, exercising, going to work, making plans, seeing friends and family, or simply leaving the house.

And then there’s the uncertainty.
Not knowing how long this will last and feeling like your life has been put on hold while the rest of the world carries on around you.

The mental-health impact can show up in different ways too.
💟Depression
💟Anxiety
💟Feeling isolated
💟Feeling disconnected from your pregnancy
💟Loss of enjoyment or motivation
💟Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
💟Grief for the pregnancy experience you expected to have

HG is not just about being sick.

If you are struggling, it is important to speak to your GP and/or Midwife about how you are feeling.

You can also reach out to:
🌼 https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Support for parents and families experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties.
📞 NHS 111
If you’re struggling and need urgent advice or support, you can contact NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health support
💛 https://www.samaritans.org/
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, you can contact Samaritans 24/7.

Here at Pregnancy Sickness Support we also have a counselling service which you can access at any point during or after your pregnancy and further information can be found here: https://pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/get-help/hg-counselling/

You are not alone ❤️

18/09/2026

Recently, we shared a post about what not to say to someone suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) — and we were overwhelmed by the responses and experiences you shared with us.

So today, we want to turn the question around.

What would you say to someone going through HG?

Have you experienced HG yourself? Or have you watched someone you love suffer through it?

Maybe there were words someone said that helped you feel less alone. Maybe you found comfort in simply knowing that someone believed you, listened to you, or stayed by your side.

What advice would you pass on? What words of comfort would you want someone suffering right now to hear?

Please remember that everyone's experience is different. These are personal experiences, opinions and words of comfort — not medical advice. ❤️

17/09/2026

This week PSS CEO, Amanda Bailey, and Chair of Trustees, Dr Shazia Zafar, met with Michelle Welsh MP, the recently appointed National Maternity Advisor, to discuss the experiences and voices of women and birthing people navigating pregnancy complications.

Their conversation on tackling inequalities in maternity care and ensuring that families affected by conditions like Hyperemesis Gravidarum receive recognition, support and safer treatment pathways.

Pregnancy Sickness Support are committed to collaborating with policymakers, the NHS, and maternity organisations to ensure that lived experiences inform meaningful improvements. We believe in shaping a system that is safer and kinder for all.

15/09/2026

In This Together is back! For it's 5th year!

Our annual challenge for the HG community to stand together and break the silence around Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Previous challenges have included walking, learning a new language, a readathon, horse riding and running to name a few!

Could you raise £200 whilst taking on a new autumnal hobby?

With support rated 10/10, a dedicated community chat and the chance to gain an exclusive Team PSS shirt - we can't wait to see what your challenge will be!

Check out our website to find out more!

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