Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For A While) [Paperback]

Ashli McCall (Author), Anna-Maria Crum (Illustrator)

Book Description

The debilitating effects of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can be bewildering for adults, so it's no surprise that children's lives are greatly affected...but only for a while. Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For a While) helps to prepare children by gently depicting some of the negative realities of living with a pregnant mom who is suffering from HG. The book also helps to validate an emotional experience that, while normal, can sometimes be confusing and unpleasant. Finally, children are comforted and encouraged by the recurring message that HG will end, and they are warmly reminded of pregnancy's sweet reward. Hardback edition available at Beyondmorningsickness.com

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About the Author

Ashli McCall is the author of Beyond Morning Sickness: Battling Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the first comprehensive help and information book on the pregnancy-related maternal disease, and she is the stay-at-home, homeschooling mother of two precious but seriously hard-earned children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (April 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143922367X
• ISBN-13: 978-1439223673
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #802,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Diseases > Fiction

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good preperation for young kids, June 20, 2011

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This review is from: Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For A While) (Paperback)

Although I've only been hospitalized once this pregnancy and treatment in the Netherlands is slightly different, my son was well prepared when I needed to go to the hospital. He knew what to expect and knew I was coming home again and would feel better some day. The only drawback of the book is that the end is too quick. Mother rabbit comes home without the tube and starts to feel well and the next page the baby is born... My son also expected the baby once I came home from the hospital, but he will now still have to wait for months. Nevertheless, at this time it is one of his favourate books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loved It, March 24, 2011

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This review is from: Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For A While) (Paperback)

This book really helped my son deal with mommy not being "mommy" during my pregnancy with his baby sister. He would ask me to read it all the time because it was probably the only thing he could relate to, and at the time it was the only thing I could do to spend time with him as we coped with HG.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful for Preschool Age kids, September 9, 2011

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Abra Marie (Maryland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For A While) (Paperback)

I'm going through my fourth HG pregnancy right now. My 5 year old understand and handles it pretty well (she's seen it twice already), but my almost 3 year old has been really struggling with not having me around as much. She loved this book. She has me read it to her most days. I cried the first time I read it (pregnancy hormones), but it really seems to have helped her understand what is going on and not be so worried anymore.