Hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with increased rates of termination of pregnancy and suicidal ideation: results from a survey completed by >5000 participants

Nana, Melanie and Tydeman, Florence and Bevan, Georgie and Boulding, Harriet and Kavanagh, Kimberley and Dean, Caitlin and Williamson, Catherine (2021) Hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with increased rates of termination of pregnancy and suicidal ideation: results from a survey completed by >5000 participants. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 224 (6). pp. 629-631. ISSN 0002-9378 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.03.006)

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Abstract

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) has a detrimental effect on physical and mental health. Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is reported in approximately 10%,1 and qualitative research studies report an association with suicidal ideation.2 We aimed to determine the consequences of HG on TOP and suicidal ideation, with particular reference to disease severity, functional status, and perception of care.

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Nana, Melanie, Tydeman, Florence, Bevan, Georgie, Boulding, Harriet, Kavanagh, Kimberley ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2679-5409, Dean, Caitlin and Williamson, Catherine;
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