Kate Middleton Pregnant: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, or Extreme Morning Sickness, Sparks Twin Rumors

OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the Duchess of Cambridge's condition.
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[@MsVaughnTV]

HG really should not be called "morning sickness" at all. I get so angry when people understate it like that. Throwing up all day and barely being able to walk, having to take a leave from work, nearly starving to death, is far from morning sickness. You really can't understand what these women go through unless it's happened to you. Period. And having experienced "morning sickness before" isn't going to cut it. Not the same thing at ALL.

[@reddiiam0nd491]

MsVaughnTV yes thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I’m just finding this video because I have it, it’s a nightmare.

[@BeautyIn4C]

Well Said!!!going through this for the second time..first time i got hospitalized 3 times..right now just few few weeks in&loosing weight like crazy,walking around with vomitus bowls/paperbags nothing is working,it's so discouraging😞😞😞

[@nevertalksss3414]

I had HG with both my kids and it was an absolute nightmare. I haven't been able to talk or walk or maintain a full conversation without vomiting, the exhaustion I suffered made me lie in my bed for 9 whole months disconnected from the world, I couldn't bear seing food, I used to throw up just thinking about it or imagining it. I couldn't take my vitamins pills and supplements as I couldn't stand their smell. And whenever I tried to close my nose to take them I ended up vomiting since I couldn't stand the feeling of something touching my tongue or getting near my esophagus. Excessive vomiting damaged my stomach and my esophagus and I ended up suffering severe heartburn, and vomiting blood. My teeth started to crumble and 2 of them broke, knowing that I had super healthy teeth before pregnancy. I lost 18 kilograms during my pregnancy and went from 60 to 42, and regained 4 kilograms during the last 5 weeks. For all women out there suffering from HG: I feel you and I pray for you.

[@nunujose3871]

Thank you!!!

[@peachthepup119]

I’m going thru it for the second time. I thought maybe i had bad luck with my first pregnancy cause people say that every pregnancy is different but now i just think HG is engraved in my DNA. And this time is hitting me stronger...this is not morning sickness this is not normal

[@patriciacairus9895]

I had HG with my son and I am AGAIN going through it right now with my 2nd pregnancy. it is nothing like Morning Sickness (which I have only witnessed), I've had people tell me to just "eat through it" or "work through it" and all I want to do is slap them in the face cuz believe me: If I COULD I would! I have already been hospitalized once and am only at week 10 and if history serves... I still got about over 2.5 more months of this nightmare. To all Mothers who have gone through or are going through HG - just remember what the finish line gives you, it won't be forever and the end result is the most beautiful and miraculous experience that will erase all the suffering. ♡ stay strong and hang in there!

[@SaraiMelgar]

Patricia Cairus no one ever understands but I am going through it with my second as I did with my first.

[@caittramontozzi9940]

Patricia Cairus I am going through this right now, first pregnancy. I’m glad you posted this. No one understands .

[@Lolee56]

Second pregnancy?! Wow! I’m on my first and I’ll NEVER get pregnant again after this miserable experience

[@corpselizzy]

I had regular morning sickness with my first pregnancy. And definitely can confirm this is at least 20x worse I cry every morning when I wake up and start vomiting cause I just want it to end

[@coolnfruity6466]

its horrific. I never want to suffer that again.

[@reddiiam0nd491]

I’m currently 7 months pregnant I’ve been dealing with this since I’ve became pregnant and still today I vomit food. I’ve been in and out the hospital on IVs constantly. It’s depressing, makes you feel disgusting, I spit all day long I sit next to a garbage can or if I go out I have a bottle. It’s terrible when you have doctors or people don’t understand you smh.. I don’t want anymore kids.. babies are beautiful but for me I don’t get to enjoy the happiness of being pregnant. I drink water I vomit, I been on apple juice, IVs, apples sometimes and watermelon sometimes I can even eat at all STILL. It is not regular morning sickness, your literary suffering for your child to get here it’s so hard to enjoy the pregnancy, from not being able to hold down water even had to take antibiotics due to infections.. it’s not easy..I had to immediately take medical leave off work I was so miserable.

[@chonacruz397]

Yes my daugther is literally suffers from hg and no one understands

[@noypakoaz4901]

I suffered from Hyperemesis during my pregnancy and it was PURE hell. It is not morning sickness, it was whole day sickness and I suffered from it throughout my entire pregnancy. I couldn't hold any fluid or food down and I was hospitalized 6 times. It was a pregnancy from hell which explains my son is an only child. Suffering from Hyperemesis was so traumatic for me. None of the medications worked for me so I had an extreme case of Hyperemesis for 9 months. I hope Kate fares better than I did.

[@st4r0fAsyria]

i cant believe all the disgusting comments made some of these people. I'v had severe morning sickness, ALL DAY and its the most disgusting feeling ever. I couldnt eat or drink anything. when i did it came up right away. Pregnancy in the early stages is so difficult. Anyone who made a negative comment should be ashamed of themselves. Why dont you all go ask your own mothers what they went through to bring you into this world. Better yet try it yourself! insensitive idiots!

[@skyemcleod1]

I was like that in all of my pregnancies,but the worst was when I caught the flu while pregnant. It was a nightmare til my midwife got me anti-nausea meds. God bless Kate,I know how she feels. Prayers.

[@stanly6593]

skyemcleod1 what is the name of anti nausea medicine. please help

[@stefaniemedina14]

I took Diclegis for my HG.

[@tabithanyokabi6931]

I suffered from this with my first baby and it is hell..you vomit till you vomit v Bile..nothing worked till the baby came..it is horrible..nobody should even compare this to morning sickness

[@nittibit6662]

There are no remedies for this..... Hell

[@prettycountrygirl2]

Such interesting medical facts given about this condition. Thanks Doc, and ABC.

[@official_ashhh]

I understand, I suffer from anxiety and depression. So very informative.

[@CheReikingi]

Hyperemesis is NOT extreme morning sickness!! Ive had it. It sucks!!

[@coolnfruity6466]

Cherie Kingi its way worse.

[@kelrhil7391]

I've been suffering for 7 months in my second and last bregnancy.i have bad memories cause I've been kicked 😪😔🙃😞💔from hospital from one doctor who told me (I don't know why people likes to stay in hospital) I've been addmeted by emergency doctor but cause of shortage of beds in Barnet hospital in England borough of barnet I've been kicked twice. Every doctor should care about his patient. I wish I can meet that doctor again to tel how much I needed his help cause I was in pain,dehydrated and very very week.

[@Duchesssammi1]

I know I had it also!!! It was the worst thing in my life, it scared me so bad I only had 1 baby. I had to be in the Hospital numerous times... Yup if she had it once chances are very high she will continue with it. I pray not for her but...I agree COMPASSION is whats needed,,, not NASTY Disrespectful posts.

[@Bella-ke7pr]

male chauvinists in the comments. Don't speak negatively about something you've never experienced.

[@wendyr207]

How do you know? No one knows what the sex of the baby is yet. No one knows what they will name it once it arrives, only them. So, how do you know? Are you royal? Or a palace insider?

[@lavenderblue4288]

Another thing, you're correct about Kate keeping a very low profile and not showing off in public. Kate not trying to grab public attention is like chips without fish. It's just not her style, she's definitely keeping herself hidden.

[@nunujose3871]

Nothing works!!!!!

[@ashleynave6915]

My birth mom had complicated pregnancies worse than HG, and to make matters worse she had a kidney infection in which caused me born prematurely. I've never had children however if I were ever pregnant I could even more debilitating conditions' and therefore at 38 years old I could have increased risk of post-pregnancy hemorrhaging as I already suffered throughout Menometrorrhagia which is prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding as it can worsens towards perimenopause. and one great grandma's bled to death after a miscarriage within the stage of perimenopause plus after a pregnancy heavy bleeds can worsen as well without ever having one in life. Perhaps my mom could've had HG.

[@MilaMila-vs5vb]

I hope it's a girl but NEVER again!

[@Yahsbelovedgem88]

Me currently 🥴🤦🏾‍♀️

[@eppingmelb]

She is having one baby girl. Whose first name will be Diana. The baby will be born normal and healthy. How do I know? Ask me.

[@carineii6747]

I guess your crystal ball was wrong 😂

[@ShipsKat]

Well 0/3 ain't bad... 🤦🏻🙄

[@residentevil4life]

damn how many more videos are they gonna post about this in the last 24 hours they're has been at least 15!!!!

[@Thetruth10014]

Not true I had HG WITH MY SON SO IT DOSENT JUST HAPOEN CARRYING TWINS OR A GIRL

[@marliesschaefe8316]

ashton...

[@lavenderblue4288]

I believe your comment to be spot on! I had also remarked (when learning of Kate in hospital), that it was not due to morning sickness of any kind, but rather her making herself sick, or refusing to eat, as she is clearly an anorexic. She was most likely in hospital with a feeding tube inserted as the baby was at tremendous risk without nutrients to keep it alive. I also think that the nurse who "committed suicide" was bumped off for letting that private information out.

[@desleymorris5485]

Trust Kate to get hyperemesis! And believe me, she's gonna have it real bad....the ENTIRE PREGNANCY. Yep, real bad. Chuck chuck chuck, with very little weight gain. Poor girl!

[@standalby6949]

I wonder if those woman that are working in paddy fields have time for hyperemesis gravidarum or all the other woman in third world countries that are working right up to the actual birth get the luxury of HG care ?

[@ShipsKat]

You're spot on. Western medicine, has lowered maternal & infant mortality rates. Antenatal classes, birth plans, paid family leave etc ARE luxuries, women in developing countries, can't even dream of. Yearly, an average of 300,000 women, in the world die, due to pregnancy & birth complications. With poorest countries fairing worst. In some countries up to 1/3, of maternal deaths, are caused by preeclampsia, or dehydration, electrolyte & vitamin deficiencies, or malnutrition, caused by HG. So, it's not that women in paddy fields, don't have *time* for HG care. It's more like, if the vomiting is intractable, & the woman is not hydrated for >4 straight days, she'll die. In developed countries, HG is very rarely fatal. Women are likely to need IV fluids & electrolytes, at least once during pregnancy. Some women, will "ham up" sickness; but if they're sitting up, on their phones, chatting, eating &/or drinking anything, or even able to turn over in bed, without retching; they're *not* in the throes of HG. Hope that gave you greater insight. If not, please accept my gift of something to read, that's guaranteed to send you to sleep. :-)

[@standalby6949]

KLM Wow ha what a reply , my head is spinning , thank you for you’re in-depth reply , do you work in the medical field by any chance ? Definitely not the paddy field , thanks again for your reply

[@ShipsKat]

@@standalby6949 Thank you. That's made me smile. I really hoped it didn't sound too preachy. So glad it didn't. Best wishes from (never)sunny Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙂

[@standalby6949]

KLM Making you smile as made my day , thanks for that , not to preachy just facts

[@ShipsKat]

@@standalby6949 Thanks, man. I'll screenshot that, for next time, someone says I'm rambling. I've got receipts: Stan from You Tube said, I'm just facts. lol. 🤣