February 3, 2019 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Bodily autonomy is an issue I care very much about as the mother of daughters who may carry a genetic pregnancy disease.
May 15, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS
As I look over at the teen who is sitting on the couch reading a book, she is the spitting image of me in many ways. I could not be prouder to have passed my genetic material onto this glorious child and get to call myself her mom. I love her and her sister more […]
May 15, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today, May 15, is Hyperemesis Awareness Day. Hyperemesis gravidarum, according to the Hyperemesis Education and Research (HER) Foundation, is an extreme form of pregnancy sickness, defined as “unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids.” Affecting about one to three percent of pregnant women, HG can lead to weight […]
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May 15, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today, May 15, is Hyperemesis Awareness Day. Hyperemesis gravidarum, according to the Hyperemesis Education and Research (HER) Foundation, is an extreme form of pregnancy sickness, defined as “unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids.” Affecting about one to three percent of pregnant women, HG can lead to weight […]
September 21, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS
I tried to hide from the news that Kate Middleton was pregnant. I tried to hide from all of the press. Sometimes I want to put my head in the sand and pretend that Hypermesis Gravidarum, a severe pregnancy illness, does not exist, or that I am somehow so far removed from it now that it […]
May 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
HG, Hyperemesis Gravidarum – a debilitating, life threatening pregnancy illness that can claim the life of both mother and child. Join us on May 15, 2013 as we help raise awareness around the world for the Second Annual HG Awareness Day. 1 out of 1,000 pregnant woman suffer from HG, including teens. I suffered from HG. You […]
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December 9, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
As you have probably heard, there are some serious things happening both in the news and in real life regarding Kate Middleton and her pregnancy. It turns out, Kate has HG – Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Those of you who frequent this blog know that I am passionate about raising awareness and were probably surprised by my silence […]
November 2, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today is my birthday! I am 29. Again. I know you are thinking, what do you want for your birthday Karen? As you know, in addition to trying to be an awesome ya librarian, I also have a strong passion to raise awareness about a pregnancy disease that I suffered from 3 times: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, […]
October 14, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
This short story is a part of my ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the life threatening pregnancy illness that I suffered in three pregnancies, Hyperemesis Gravidarum. You can read more about my HG experiences in the HG Awareness portion of TLT. For more information and support please visit the Hyperemesis and Education Research Foundation […]
May 16, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today in the midst of World HG Awareness Day, a friend posted this analogy on her Facebook wall. All day today us HGers have shared our stories, shared facts, and thanked our loved ones and doctors for walking this HG journey with us. But, we have also struggled for words to help those outside understand. […]
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