=Pregnancy complications? =7 Pregnancy Warning Signs? =Some symptoms during pregnancy are par for the course, but others are cause for alarm. How do you know the difference? Complications of pregnancy are health problems that occur during pregnancy. They can involve the mothers health, the babys health, or both. Some women have health problems before they become pregnant that could lead to complications. Other problems arise during the pregnancy. Keep in mind that whether a complication is common or rare, there are ways to manage problems that come up during pregnancy. =Health problems before pregnancy Before pregnancy, make sure to talk to your doctor about health problems you have now or have had in the past. If you are receiving treatment for a health problem, your doctor might want to change the way your health problem is managed. Some medicines used to treat health problems could be harmful if taken during pregnancy. At the same time, stopping medicines that you need could be more harmful than the risks posed should you become pregnant. Be assured that you are likely to have a normal, healthy baby when health problems are under control and you get good prenatal care. You may wonder what symptoms during pregnancy warrant immediate medical attention and what symptoms can wait until your next prenatal visit. Always ask your doctor at your visits about your concerns. But keep in mind some symptoms do need swift attention. 1. Bleeding Bleeding means different things throughout your pregnancy. “If you are bleeding heavily and have severe abdominal pain and menstrual-like cramps or feel like you are going to faint during first trimester, it could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy,”can be life-threatening.Heavy bleeding with cramping could also be a sign of miscarriagein first or early second trimester. 2. Severe Nausea and Vomiting Its very common to have some nausea when youre pregnant. If it gets to be severe, that may be more serious. “If you can’t eat or drink anything, you run the risk of becoming dehydrated,” 3. Baby’s Activity Level Significantly Declines What does it mean if your previously active baby seems to have less energy? It may be normal. But how can you tell? Some troubleshooting can help determine if there is a problem. we suggests that you first drink something cold or eat something. Then lie on your side to see if this gets the baby moving. 4. Contractions Early in the Third Trimester Contractions could be a sign of preterm labor. “But a lot of first-time moms may confuse true labor and false labor. False labor contractions are called Braxton-Hicks contractions. They’re unpredictable, non-rhythmic, and do not increase in intensity. “They will subside in an hour or with hydration. “But regular contractions are about 10 minutes apart or less and increase in intensity.” If youre in your third trimester and think youre having contractions, call your doctor right away. If it is too early for the baby to be born, your doctor may be able to stop labor. 5. Your Water Breaks You walk into the kitchen for a drink and feel a flood of water rush down your legs. “Your water could have broken,“but during pregnancy the enlarged uterus can cause pressure on your bladder too. So it could be urine leakage.” 6. A Persistent Severe Headache, Abdominal Pain, Visual Disturbances, and Swelling During Your Third Trimester These symptoms could be a sign of preeclampsia. That’s a serious condition that develops during pregnancy and is potentially fatal. The disorder is marked by high blood pressure and excess protein in your urine that typically occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy. “Call your doctor right away and get your blood pressure tested,” 7. Flu Symptoms it’s important for pregnant women to get the flu vaccine since pregnant women are more likely to get sick and have serious complications from the flu than other women during flu season. Pregnancy related problems Sometimes pregnancy problems arise — even in healthy women. Some prenatal tests done during pregnancy can help prevent these problems or spot them early. Doing so will boost your chances of having a safe delivery and a strong, healthy baby.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 06:25:50 +0000
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