What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the pain that suffers Kate Middleton?

Published on 12/12/2024 17:12

Nausea as the main ills of pregnancy, we know. But when they are so strong that they can lead you (like Kate Middleton) to the hospital, this is Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Symptoms, treatments, decryption of a phenomenon that affects less than 3% of pregnant

And three! This Monday September 4th, the first day of school, Kensington Palace in London announced the third pregnancy of Kate Middleton. A news that is undoubtedly the joy of the loyal subjects of his Majesty but, regarding the first interested, is once again synonymous with disabling nausea, evidenced by the princely statement posted on Twitter:

"As in her two previous pregnancies, the Duchess of Cambridge suffers from Hypermesis Gravidarum, so her Royal Highness will not be able to secure her commitment to the Hornsey Road Childern's Center in London today." The Duchess is resting at Kensington Palace. "

Although many women have more or less severe nausea in early pregnancy, Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a disease that affects a little less than 3% of pregnant women. In Latin, this expression means "repeated vomiting of the pregnant woman". Unfortunately, this syndrome raises many concerns about the health of the future child and sometimes requires hospitalization.

How does Hyperemesis Gravidarum manifest itself?

These strong vomiting lead to severe dehydration in pregnant women, often-in fact, burnout and weight loss, which is not normal in early pregnancy.

In France, when a pregnant woman loses up to three kilos, it is decided to hospitalize her.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum can cause liver and kidney damage, depressive feeling, and can affect the health of both the child and the mother.

Other symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum are constipation, hormonal imbalance, cases of haemorrhage in the eye, hallucinations or vertigo ...

Where does this pathology of pregnancy come from?

The causes of this disease are unknown. Psychic causes, such as anxious pregnancy, but also genetic or hormonal factors are mentioned. Indeed, during pregnancy, the body produces more estrogen.

Stress, for example, can be a factor aggravating the symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

To relieve the pregnant woman with Hyperemesis, no miracle drug if not a great rest. If necessary, a hospital stay in case of severe dehydration may be necessary. All pregnant women do not necessarily go through this phase of hospitalization and the disorder generally passes alone during the second trimester of pregnancy.