The mother of a pregnant woman who took her life while suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) – an extreme form of pregnancy sickness – has told ITV News more women will die if care isn’t improved across the UK.
In her first interview since the deaths of her daughter Jess and granddaughter Elsie, Susan Cronshaw says she never wants anyone else with the illness to feel so desperate.
A coroner found that medical failings contributed to a deterioration in Jess’ health, after she was incorrectly advised to stop taking anti-sickness medication.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects as many as 3 in 100 women, according to the NHS. The Princess of Wales suffered with HG during her three pregnancies, as has the content creator Emily Clarkson.
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