Hyperemesis gravidarum
Related service at the practice: Pregnancy care
Last updated: January 2026 (This information does not replace medical advice).
What you can try yourself
- Drink plenty – small sips, regularly (tea, clear broth, diluted juices)
- Several small meals (5–8/day); avoid long periods with an empty stomach
- Salty snacks; ginger may help
- Avoid strong smells, greasy or spicy foods
- Rest, reduce stress; consider distraction after eating
Iron supplements
If you are taking an iron supplement and feel significantly worse because of it, please let us know – sometimes an adjustment helps.
Warning signs (please contact us immediately)
Warning signs:
- You cannot keep any fluids down for over 24 hours
- Very dark urine / very little urine, dizziness/fainting
- Blood in vomit, severe abdominal pain, fever
- Significant weight loss