PSS in conversation

A podcast that explores the pregnancy related condition Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Presented and hosted by Pregnancy Sickness Support charity the only UK registered charity supporting women and their families with this debilitating condition.

In each Episode we will be in conversation with someone who is making an impact, changing care and treatment for sufferers and raising awareness of the condition.

Pregnancy Sickness Supports mission is to improve the experience and alleviate the suffering of all those affected by pregnancy sickness, including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). We exist to champion the needs of those suffering with nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and HG, and to empower healthcare professionals via evidence based research to provide the standard of care and treatment that all sufferers deserve.

Check out our website at www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical advice; Pregnancy Sickness Support and the PSS in conversation podcast advises anyone who has listened to the content in this podcast to consult their doctor on anything they might have heard that they would like more information about.

The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy.

The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

Contributors

Host

Charlotte Howden

Charlotte has been a campaigner and Trustee for PSS since 2018 and is well known for presenting and producing the world’s first documentary about Hyperemesis called ‘Sick – The Battle Against HG’.

Charlotte joined the Charity as CEO in August 2023 and is passionate about progressing the Charity further, building on the legacy of previous COO’s and Charity Managers.

Charlotte has over 20 years experience in marketing, business and PR and is a Law LLB Graduate. As a sufferer herself, she is determined to utilise her years of business experience to develop the Charity further and continue to help sufferers with both the physical and mental aspects of this condition.

http://www.thesickfilm.co.uk

Co-host

Lindsay Salmon

Lindsay has been involved with Pregnancy Sickness Support since 2014 doing all things volunteering from moderating the forum to fundraising and from peer support to talking to student midwives about HG.

She stepped into the role as Project Coordinator, developing strong links with other organisations, reinventing our Healthcare Professionals Training, and building a strong community element to the Pregnancy Sickness Support family. After a successful year with us Lindsay was promoted to Community Engagement Manager in 2023! Lindsay has a background in teaching and SEND coordination in primary schools, but after two HG Pregnancies, she choose to retrain as a Counsellor having experienced the huge benefits that Counselling can bring.

Lindsay’s enthusiasm and passion for supporting women with HG and those recovering from HG has been a driving force in her volunteer work for Pregnancy Sickness Support in her belief that women with HG deserve better, more consistent care.

Co-host

Marianne Eldridge

Having been a volunteer with the charity since April 2021, Marianne joined the support team in March 2023 as a point of contact for people contacting the charity via our digital helpline channels for information about nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and HG. Her role soon developed in to managing the peer support programme and her enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication soon saw her being promoted in 2024 to Helpline Manager.

Having suffered with HG in three out of her four pregnancies, Marianne has a good understanding of the condition, and is passionate about working with the charity to improve knowledge and care for those suffering. Marianne was previously a primary school teacher before taking some time off to be with her family, and is now excited to have officially joined the team here at Pregnancy Sickness Support.

Co-host

Tuesday McEwan

Having been a volunteer for the charity for over 3 years, Tuesday became our Peer Support Coordinator and in 2023 progressed into the role of Volunteer Manager.

Tuesday has come from a background of working with challenging behaviour within the education sector, but having suffered a difficult pregnancy with her third son, her passion now lies with the charity and their mission.