Pregnancy Is Not an Illness... Hyperemesis Gravidarum IS |
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Author:
| Burton, L. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4811-9938-4 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2012 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $6.99 |
Book Description:
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Pregnancy is not an illness...at least, that's what your doctor tells you right? Well think again. If you are one of the unfortunate women to suffer with Hyperemesis Gravidarum - an "acute form of morning sickness," then you know that sometimes, being pregnant means being completely debilitated and bed ridden. Morning Sickness? This is monster morning sickness. A horrific tale of truth, trauma and agony. Read about Laura's three HG pregnancies - in just over 3 years! When one journey...
More DescriptionPregnancy is not an illness...at least, that's what your doctor tells you right? Well think again. If you are one of the unfortunate women to suffer with Hyperemesis Gravidarum - an "acute form of morning sickness," then you know that sometimes, being pregnant means being completely debilitated and bed ridden. Morning Sickness? This is monster morning sickness. A horrific tale of truth, trauma and agony. Read about Laura's three HG pregnancies - in just over 3 years! When one journey of anguish ended - another began quickly afterwards. This is her story, written in disturbing detail and with such honesty, nothing is held back. What is it like to have Hyperemesis Gravidarum? How can I support someone going through this illness? They need to just eat a cracker and get on with it right? Read this book. Raising awareness, one reader at a time. This book also includes honest accounts of women around the world, HG survivours and sufferers alike. Though this book is a message of hope, there are themes of; suicide, abortion, medical treatment, graphic descriptions of vomiting and material which may be distressing to read.