SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 360

WHEREAS, Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day is taking place on May 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2012, the observance promotes better understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy; patients with the condition may experience significant weight loss, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and debility and are at an increased risk for preterm labor; moreover, affected newborns may suffer from low birth weight and neurodevelopmental issues; and

WHEREAS, It is vital that patients with hyperemesis gravidarum receive tailored care as soon as they experience symptoms, which may begin as early as the fourth week of their pregnancy; and

WHEREAS, HG is an underdiagnosed condition that affects nearly 6 million women worldwide, and in 2023, some 900 patients in Texas received treatment for the disorder; it is the number one cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy as well as the number two cause of hospitalization overall in pregnancy, resulting in an annual national cost of $3 billion; and

WHEREAS, Hyperemesis gravidarum poses a serious risk to expectant mothers and their developing babies, and Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day serves as a means of educating the public about the condition, calling attention to the need for more research, and uniting Texans in their commitment to improving outcomes for patients; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day and urge all Texans to learn more about the condition.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate