According to Cleveland Clinic, hyperemesis gravidarum is "an uncommon disorder in which extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting occur during your pregnancy." I'm at 21 weeks and reflecting on my pregnancy journey thus far -- while HG has been a massive part of my story, there's a lot more that I get the opportunity to share. It's difficult going through a life changing event like pregnancy without your moms support -- and those difficulties were exacerbated by non-inclusive clinical staff, constant struggles with the thought of termination amidst life-altering pain, and crippling fear of passing on generational curses and traumas. Ultimately, as I learned on the shores of lake Erie during a beautiful acid trip with my best friend: all that matters in the end is love and stories. 

HER foundation for HG support: https://www.hyperemesis.org/ 

Braelin's insta: http://www.instagram.com/braelinand 

Podcast insta: http://www.instagram.com/unacceptablebehaviorpodcast