Key
issues in pregnancy include:
· Common health issues like fever, fast
heartbeat, trouble breathing, chest pain, persistent abdominal pain, severe leg pain, extreme swelling
especially in face, hands or legs (beyond normal pregnancy swelling) require
urgent care.
· Hypertension/Preeclampsia: High blood
pressure can develop during pregnancy that requires close monitoring. It is a
serious pregnancy complication after 20 weeks (or postpartum) marked by new
high blood pressure and often protein in the urine or organ damage, with
symptoms like severe headaches, vision changes, dizziness, fainting, upper
belly pain, sudden swelling and shortness of breath, potentially leading to
eclampsia (seizures) or other severe complications for mother and baby.
· Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes that
starts during pregnancy.
· Infections: UTIs, STIs, Group B
Strep, and other infections can pose risks.
· Anemia/low hemoglobin is common in
pregnancy due to iron deficiency and increased blood volume. It may cause shortness
of breath, rapid heartbeat, tiredness, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, poor
concentration, headache, pale skin, nail and inner eyelids, cold hands and feet.
This condition may lead to the risks of preterm birth or low birth weight for
the baby if untreated.
· Obstetric Cholestasis: A liver
condition causing severe itching.
· Vaginal Bleeding/Fluid Leakage require
emergency medical attention.
· Placental Problems: Issues like
placenta previa or accreta can impact delivery.
· Baby's Movements: A decrease or
change in movement.
· High-impact sports, exercise or heavy
lifting must be avoided.
· Anxiety and depression can affect
both mother and baby. Thoughts of self-harm or harming the baby require immediate
medical help.
· Alcohol, smoking and drug must be avoided.
· Maternal Age & Weight: Can
increase risks.
· Take care about pre-existing diabetes,
obesity, thyroid issues and cardiovascular conditions.
· Flu, whooping cough, and RSV vaccines
are recommended.
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