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      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House