Hospital Visit Checklist

Hospital and clinic visits for IV fluids are a normal part of managing HG — a sign of appropriate care, not failure. Arriving prepared makes the visit faster and better.

For: Women & partnersTime: 5 minutes to packFormat: Letter · print or complete on screen

What to bring

Photo ID and insurance card

Medication list or Medication Tracker

Hydration Log and Weight Tracker

Phone and charger

Emesis bags for the trip

Water bottle and any tolerated snack

Comfort items (blanket, headphones)

This checklist

What to tell the team — fill in before you go

I last kept fluids down at:

Vomiting episodes in the last 24 hours:

Last urination, and color:

Weight change since pre-pregnancy:

Medications tried, and whether they helped:

Weeks pregnant:

Say the words

"I may have Hyperemesis Gravidarum" tells the triage team what to consider. If you feel dismissed, ask: "Can you document in my chart that I reported being unable to keep fluids down?"

Before you leave, ask

What should I do if the vomiting returns tonight?

What follow-up is planned, and with whom?

At what point should I come back?

Can I have a copy of my notes and lab results from this visit?

Part of the THON Companion Series™ · Evidence-informed · Last reviewed July 2026 · Next review January 2027
This resource is educational and does not replace the advice, diagnosis, or treatment of your physician or another qualified healthcare professional. If you cannot keep fluids down, feel faint, or believe you are experiencing an emergency, contact your provider or seek emergency care. © 2026 The House of Nirvana · thehouseofnirvana.org · info@thehouseofnirvana.org · You are not alone.