Unexplainable Sick of “morning” sickness
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Jun 25, 2025 Marlena Fejzo, a geneticist and Research Director at the HER Foundation, dives into the intriguing world of hyperemesis gravidarum. She discusses the genetic factors behind extreme pregnancy nausea and how misconceptions have shaped perceptions of morning sickness. Listeners are taken on a historical journey, exposing the medical myths surrounding nausea and the emotional toll it takes on expectant parents. The exploration of a gene linked to severe vomiting reveals unexpected scientific breakthroughs while challenging outdated beliefs about this common condition.
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Julia’s Brutal Morning Sickness Story
- Julia Longoria narrates her harsh experience with morning sickness, vomiting all day and unable to keep food down.
- She highlights the misleading term "morning" sickness since symptoms persisted throughout the day for her.
Marlena’s Hyperemesis Battle
- Marlena Fejzo shares her personal struggle with hyperemesis gravidarum, experiencing nonstop violent vomiting and requiring emergency care.
- She recounts being too sick to function and eventually needing feeding tubes due to inability to keep food down.
Doctor Dismissed Marlena’s Pain
- Marlena was accused by her own doctor of exaggerating symptoms and seeking attention while bedridden with a feeding tube.
- This stigma delayed her receiving appropriate care and added to her distress during hyperemesis.