Hyperemesis Gravidarum Risk Factors

What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum Risks


Some researchers have found that the following factors increase your chance of developing HR. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:

  • History of HG in previous pregnancies
  • Molar pregnancy (an abnormal mass made up of placental tissue; may or may not contain some fetal tissue)
  • Mother or sister with HG
  • A multiple pregnancy
  • Young maternal age
  • No previous completed pregnancies
  • First-time pregnancy
  • Overweight


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