H.R. No. 698
R E S O L U T I O N
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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis
Gravidarum Awareness Day and urge all Texans to learn more about the
condition.
Johnson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 698 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House