Interview with Andrea Stefens: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Previa Alliance Podcast

Imagine being trapped on a never-ending roller coaster of nausea and vomiting while trying to cherish the miracle of pregnancy. That's the reality for those battling Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), a condition that our guest, Andrea Stefens, tackled not once, but twice. Andrea, a dedicated therapist and hyperemesis coach, joins us to unravel her personal fight against this incapacitating condition. Through hospital stays, invasive treatments, and the challenge of maintaining family life amidst her health battles. Join us as Andrea takes us through the psychological aftermath of her grueling experience with HG.
About Andrea Stefens:
Andrea Stefens is a proud hyperemesis coach. She’s two-time HG survivor who uses her experience with HG and what she’s learned in over 12 years of being a practicing creative arts therapist to coach women through HG and processing the experience afterwards. Her masters thesis at NYU (2012) was focused on the efficacy of using creative arts therapy interventions with women who had suffered from traumatic pregnancy experiences. Her passion is sharing coping skills, support, information, and lessons in self-advocacy with these women and their families during what can be one of the most difficult experiences in their lives.
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Chapter

1. Interview with Andrea Stefens: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) (00:00:00)

2. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (00:00:10)

3. Understanding Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Trauma (00:15:44)

4. Coping With Hyperemesis During Pregnancy (00:26:26)