Severe morning sickness mum takes on the Great North Run

A County Durham mum who suffered from severe morning sickness which caused her to vomit up to 80 times a day, is taking on the Great North Run to raise money for a charity which supports mums-to-be.

Amy Armstrong, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl just four weeks ago, suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum throughout her pregnancy.

The new mum said: "I'd have good days where I was vomiting five to ten times a day and then I'd have my bad days and then I'd end up in hospital every fortnight needing intravenous fluids and medication..."

The news that that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third childhas put the spotlight on the impact of severe morning sickness.

The Duchess, who has been forced to cancel a number of engagements due to sickness, also suffered during her previous pregnancies.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum or HG affects only 1% of women during pregnancy.

It causes extreme sickness - and can lead to severe dehydration, muscle wasting and weight loss.

While there is medication to help with the condition, no one knows what causes it and there is currently no cure.

Amy said she had to be on medication throughout her pregnancy:

Despite the many sleepless nights and the demands of looking after a newborn, Amy has been training hard for the Great North Run.

She's taking on the half marathon, 13.1 miles, between Newcastle and South Shields, to raise money for charity 'Pregnancy Sickness Support'.

All the best to Amy in the Great North Run!