Pregnancy Complications
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Here is a list of some of the pregnancy complications, starting from the most frequent and ending at the least one.
- Miscarriage
It is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks. Most likely, it happens at a time period of around 12 weeks. Most of these miscarriages are caused by events that cause chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg which keeps the embryo from developing. Vaginal spotting and bleeding are the first signs of this complication. What is done in this case is an ultrasound and some blood tests.
- Premature labor and birth
Having regular contractions that cause your cervix to start to open or thin out before you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy is a symptom of this complication. Delivery of a baby at around 37 weeks is called a preterm birth. The baby is more prone to health problems if it is a preterm birth. It can even be fatal if it takes place too early.
- Oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid)
It happens in the third trimester. The fluid which fills the amniotic sack is known as the amniotic fluid. It helps the baby in development and is responsible for the baby’s protection. If you are leaking fluid less for your stage of pregnancy or can’t feel your baby’s movements frequently, it is a sign of this complication. If you are near the end of your pregnancy, the labor then will be induced.
- Preeclampsia
It is a state when two pregnancy problems happen at once: elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine. Most of the women face it when their due date is close. There is no risk of harm to the mother or the baby if proper care is taken. In serious cases, it might affect the mother’s organs and then it can even become life-threatening and the delivery is preterm.
- Gestational diabetes
This type of diabetes is tested between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. In serious cases, it can lead to type-2 diabetes. It can be combated by having a very healthy diet and exercising regularly. Women who do this have very normal and healthy deliveries.
- Ectopic pregnancy
This happens when the eggs implants itself in places other than the uterus, like the abdomen, fallopian tubes, an ovary or cervix. Ending the pregnancy is required because there can be very serious damage to your fallopian tubes in such case. It is difficult, but must be done.
- Placenta previa
When the placenta is lying too low, next to or covering your cervix, it is called placenta previa. It generally doesn’t occur in the early stages of pregnancy. But, if it happens in the later stages, it can cause bleeding which leads to other complications. It is very rare.
You should contact your doctor regularly and take all the tests that are told to be taken. If you follow all the instructions given to you, you’ll have a very healthy baby.
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