Archive · 22 Sep 2025
HG in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Mental Health Issues
Imagine a mom-to-be who gets super sick during pregnancy, throwing up a lot.
This is called HG.
A new study looked at a lot of moms in the UK and found that those with HG have a higher chance of feeling sad, worried, or stressed after their baby is born.
It's like HG can make these feelings more likely.
The study showed that the severe sickness can lead to conditions like depression or PTSD.
Doctors now want to make sure moms with HG get help to take care of their mental health, not just their physical health.
HG affects up to 3.6% of pregnancies and is a leading cause for hospitalisation in the first trimester.
Women with HG face a 50% higher risk of mental health conditions, including postpartum depression.
The study analyzed 24 neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes.
The study found a higher likelihood of eating disorders and refeeding syndrome.
Experts suggest that women with milder HG may not receive adequate emotional support.
- Who
- Pregnant women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).
- What
- Study reveals a link between HG and increased risk of mental health conditions.
- When
- The study analyzed data within a year of HG diagnosis.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To understand the long-term psychological effects of HG and highlight the need for intervention.
- Condition
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
- Prevalence of HG
- Up to 3.6% of pregnancies
- Risk Increase
- 50% higher risk of mental health conditions
- Study Population
- 476,857 pregnant women in the UK
- Most Alarming Outcome
- 2.7 times higher risk of postpartum depression