Pregnant and Sick with Dr Rosie Gilderthorp

In this episode of 'Pregnant and Sick,' I’m joined by Dr. Jenny Turner to discuss the often-overlooked struggles of pregnancy, including severe sickness, mental health challenges, and the societal pressures that exacerbate these issues. We talk about our personal experiences, the importance of support networks, and the role of therapy in managing the complex emotions surrounding pregnancy. Thanks...

In this episode of the 'Pregnant and Sick' podcast, Dr. Rosie Gilderthorp, Clinical Psychologist and HG survivor dives deep into hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) with Dr. Andrew Householder from the Morning Sickness Clinic. Dr. Householder discusses the comprehensive care his clinic provides, the importance of early intervention, and debunks misconceptions about HG treatment. He also addresses the sign...

Welcome to pregnant and sick with me, Dr Rosie Gilderthorp. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and I’m also a mum of 3 who did not enjoy pregnancy. At all. In fact I was incredibly pregnant and sick both with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and with the depression and anxiety that most often comes with it. I discovered the difference proper mental well-being support in pregnancy can make in my second pregnan...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or engulfed by pain or nausea today? Do you need a moment of space to recover? My latest recording, "Soothe the Sickness: Give Your Mind a Break," is just what you need. I’ll guide you through a serene and peaceful exercise designed to help you gain a moment of peace and let go of the thoughts that aren’t serving you well. If you’d like to know more about why...

Managing Pregnancy Nausea and Emotions with Mindfulness Techniques Join Dr. Rosie Gilderthorp, a clinical psychologist and mother of three, as she shares her expertise and personal experiences with managing hyperemesis gravidarum, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy. This practical episode provides a deep dive into mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, body scanning, and observing se...

* A healthy baby is all that matters (i.e. the mother is just a vessel) * Pregnancy/baby loss is shameful (i.e. it’s probably your fault) * Women should be able to continue “as normal” when pregnant AND they should be able to “bounce back” to “normal” as soon as they give birth. Heard those ones? I bet you have. These are some of the fundamental assumptions that underpin our attitude towards women...

Last week I flew to sunny California to attend the International Colloquium for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (otherwise known as HG or severe pregnancy sickness). Supporting people through HG is a passion for me because I have been there and the lack of support I experienced honestly wounded my faith in humanity. But it is also a condition that I love to research and write about because it is emblematic...