Jasmine Ross, a 28-year-old Boston, Lincolnshire resident, had to stay in hospital for 10 weeks due to a severe form of pregnancy sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Ross is now campaigning for an increase in public awareness and understanding concerning HG, a condition experienced by a small percentage of pregnant women, which is characterised by excessive nausea and vomiting.
She described HG as a ‘debilitating’ condition, the effects of which not only compelled her to leave her job but also adversely impacted her mental wellbeing, ultimately leading to her developing post-traumatic stress disorder.
A petition backing Ross’s call to action has already received close to 12,000 signatures. The petition demands that the government enhance the healthcare services provided to HG patients as well as increase the amount of training given to those responsible for treating the condition.
Ross’s experiences resonate with those of many British women who have had to face difficult decisions because of HG.
This article was originally reported by the BBC and subsequently adapted by The Lincoln Post.
