Urgent Help
If you are in a medical emergency, call 999. For urgent medical advice, call NHS 111. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, call the Samaritans on 116 123 (24 hours, free).
Helpline
Our support helpline is staffed by trained volunteers, many of whom have personal experience of pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Telephone: 024 7569 0504
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- What we offer: A listening ear, practical advice, signposting to resources, and help advocating for treatment with your healthcare provider.
For non-urgent enquiries, story submissions, partnership requests, or feedback about this website:
- General enquiries: info@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk
- Story submissions: stories@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk
We aim to respond to emails within 48 hours during weekdays. If you need urgent support, please use the helpline or NHS 111.
Other Helpful Resources
These organisations also provide support for pregnancy sickness:
- NHS — Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: Information on the NHS website about pregnancy sickness and when to seek help.
- RCOG Patient Information: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists provides patient-facing information about HG.
- Tommy's: Pregnancy charity offering information and support on a range of pregnancy complications.
- NICE Guidelines: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals treating NVP.
- Samaritans: 116 123 — 24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling.
- ACAS: 0300 123 1100 — Advice on workplace rights during pregnancy.
- Maternity Action: Advice on maternity rights at work, benefits, and discrimination.
For Healthcare Professionals
If you are a GP, midwife, obstetrician, or other healthcare professional, we welcome you. Key resources for clinical practice:
- RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 69 — Management of NVP and HG
- NICE CKS — Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
- BNF guidance on antiemetics in pregnancy
If you'd like to refer patients to our website or helpline, or if you'd like to discuss partnership opportunities, please email us at info@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk.
Share Your Story
Your experience matters. Sharing your story can help other women feel validated, less alone, and more empowered to seek help. Whether you had mild morning sickness or severe HG, we'd love to hear from you.
Stories can be shared anonymously. We will always ask your permission before publishing anything, and you can review and amend your story before it goes live. Email stories@pregnancysicknesssuport.org.uk or call our helpline to share verbally.