S6 Ep. 29: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) A Holistic Perspective to Severe Nausea in Pregnancy
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The episode explores a holistic approach to understanding and addressing Hyperemesis Gravidarum with guest Jess Reynolds.
In this episode of the Hormone Genius Podcast, we sit down with Jess Reynolds of Born From Her to explore a deeper, root-cause approach to Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Rather than viewing HG as a mysterious or purely genetic condition, Jess challenges the conventional narrative and offers a powerful, integrative framework for understanding and addressing it. HG is far more than typical morning sickness. It is characterized by severe, persistent nausea and vomiting—often more than three times per day—leading to dehydration, weight loss, and a significant disruption to daily life. While conventional medicine often points to unclear causes, with some focus on genetic factors like GDF15, this conversation opens the door to a broader perspective. Jess shares that HG is often multifactorial, rooted in a combination of nutrient deficiencies, toxic burden, and nervous system dysregulation. Drawing from her own experience—where she endured up to 30 episodes of vomiting per day—she walks us through how she was able to reverse her symptoms in just three days by addressing these underlying imbalances. A key theme in this episode is that nausea is not random—it is a signal. Often, it reflects…
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