Some women face a number of health problems during pregnancy. These problems can affect the mother’s health, the fetus’ health, or both. Even women who were healthy before becoming pregnant may face problems. These problems can make the pregnancy a high-risk pregnancy.
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG): Severe nausea and vomiting that can cause weight loss and dehydration.
Preeclampsia: A condition that causes dangerously high blood pressure and can affect both the mother and the fetus. It usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Diabetes during pregnancy: A type of diabetes that can cause the baby to be very large.
Miscarriage: A pregnancy loss that occurs up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Most miscarriages happen before 12 weeks.
Ectopic pregnancy: A life-threatening condition that occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
Placenta previa: This problem occurs when the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.
Bleeding: Heavy bleeding during pregnancy may require hospitalization.
Infections: Serious infections such as HIV, hepatitis, TB or sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea can be a major risk to both the mother and the baby.
Placenta previa or placenta accreta: Problems with the placenta can interfere with pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios): Low amniotic fluid means the fetus is surrounded by less amniotic fluid than is appropriate for its age. This increases the risk of premature birth. It is more common than polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid), which can also cause complications.
Anemia: Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen. This makes you feel tired and weak. It’s common in pregnancy because you need more red blood cells to carry oxygen to the fetus. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia. You can prevent iron deficiency by taking supplements or eating more iron-rich foods.
Depression and anxiety: These greatly affect your everyday life. Can last for several weeks or months.
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