About Shifrah
About Shifrah
Shifrah provides guidance and support to women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). HG can cause severe physical suffering and dangerous complications, as well as emotional isolation and trauma, much of which is preventable.
Shifrah’s mission is to empower and assist women with HG, and to educate them, their healthcare providers, and their community leaders about safe and effective treatment options for all levels of HG. With proper care and support, HG pregnancies can be safer and more manageable, leading to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
Shifrah’s founder and director, Mrs. Shayna Safran, experienced multiple HG pregnancies, leaving her with preventable complications. She established Shifrah so all women with HG can get the care and support they deserve.
Shifrah’s Name
Shifrah, a name meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘to improve‘ in Hebrew, is inspired by the heroic midwife Shifrah. Shifrah’s story is one of unwavering courage in the face of immense adversity as she chose life in defiance of Pharaoh’s cruel decree.
For those suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, pregnancy often feels anything but beautiful; it’s a relentless battle for survival. Our organization exists to bring ‘improvement’ to the lives of HG sufferers – to alleviate their immense suffering, provide vital support and education, and advocate for the care they deserve. Just as Shifrah bravely stood for life, we stand with every woman experiencing HG. At Shifrah, we are working tirelessly to transform their debilitating struggle into a journey toward better health, hope, and ultimately, a more manageable and ‘improved’ pregnancy experience.
Shifrah’s Name
Shifrah, a name meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘to improve‘ in Hebrew, is inspired by the heroic midwife Shifrah. Shifrah’s story is one of unwavering courage in the face of immense adversity as she chose life in defiance of Pharaoh’s cruel decree.
For those suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, pregnancy often feels anything but beautiful; it’s a relentless battle for survival. Our organization exists to bring ‘improvement’ to the lives of HG sufferers – to alleviate their immense suffering, provide vital support and education, and advocate for the care they deserve. Just as Shifrah bravely stood for life, we stand with every woman experiencing HG. At Shifrah, we are working tirelessly to transform their debilitating struggle into a journey toward better health, hope, and ultimately, a more manageable and ‘improved’ pregnancy experience.”
Our Mission
Shifrah is dedicated to improving the pregnancies of women impacted by hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) through education, advocacy, guidance on treatment options, and emotional support.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every HG pregnancy is met with early diagnosis, effective care, and compassionate support, empowering women to grow their families with safe and healthy pregnancies.
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