While serious pregnancy complications are rare, you should be aware of these potential problems. This eMedTV website provides an in-depth look at possible complications, including symptoms, treatment options, and the potential effect on the baby.
Placental abruption and placenta previa are just two causes of bleeding during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, bleeding that occurs in late pregnancy is of special concern, since it can cause complications during childbirth.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only affects pregnant women. This page of the eMedTV library discusses this condition in detail (including its effects on the baby) and explains that, for most women, it often goes away after pregnancy.
As this eMedTV article explains, hemorrhoids often develop in pregnant women. However, there are several ways to treat (and in some cases, prevent) hemorrhoids during pregnancy. This page offers an in-depth look at hemorrhoids and pregnancy.
Some women experience a temporary problem with pregnancy and bladder control. This page of the eMedTV website explains the connection between pregnancy and bladder control, including ways to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
As this eMedTV page explains, bleeding in early pregnancy can be caused by an infection, and pink bleeding in early pregnancy may be a sign of implantation bleeding. Heavy bleeding in early pregnancy may indicate a potential miscarriage.
Complications can result after pregnancy, and depression is perhaps the most common, but it doesn't need to be handled alone. This eMedTV resource discusses pregnancy and depression in detail, including types, symptoms, and treatment.
A bladder infection during pregnancy can be serious, especially if it spreads to the kidneys. This eMedTV resource discusses the importance of promptly treating a bladder infection during pregnancy to avoid problems such as premature delivery.
This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy, including medications used to treat it and prevention measures. While the condition can be serious, most women go on to have successful pregnancies.
Some pregnant women may experience gestational hypertension after the twentieth week of pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, if gestational hypertension is caught early, complications affecting the organs, such as the brain, may be avoided.
Pregnant women with preeclampsia can experience decreased blood flow to vital organs, as well as the placenta. This page of the eMedTV website examines preeclampsia in detail, and describes possible causes and symptoms.
With an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not plant itself inside the uterus, but somewhere else. This eMedTV resource discusses treatments and possible risk factors for this condition, such as sexually transmitted diseases.
Placental abruption, as this eMedTV article explains, occurs when the placenta becomes detached from the uterus too early. If this happens, cesarean delivery is usually recommended because of the serious risk posed to the mother and the baby.
Placenta previa is a condition characterized by the placenta either partially or totally blocking the opening in the cervix. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at placenta previa and explains the risk it poses for a safe vaginal delivery.
Placenta accreta, as this eMedTV article explains, is a serious condition in which the placenta becomes too firmly attached to the walls of the uterus. In some cases, a hysterectomy is needed to repair placenta accreta.
Umbilical cord prolapse refers to when the umbilical cord drops down into the birth canal. This page of the eMedTV website explains umbilical cord prolapse in detail, including how it can cause complications during delivery.
Women may develop the facial paralysis known as Bell's palsy during pregnancy more frequently than the general population. As this eMedTV page explains, the risk of Bell's palsy during pregnancy is thought to be greatest during the third trimester.
As this eMedTV article explains, many women will experience what is known as the "baby blues," but some will develop postpartum depression -- which is more serious. Symptoms of postpartum depression can be treated with psychotherapy and medication.
If you experience diarrhea during pregnancy, it is important to avoid becoming dehydrated. This eMedTV resource discusses diarrhea and pregnancy, and includes tips for avoiding dehydration in the event that you experience diarrhea while pregnant.
Headaches are common in pregnant women, especially those in their first or third trimester. This article offers an overview of pregnancy headaches and their treatment, including information on when you should call your healthcare provider.
Lower back pain during pregnancy can be caused by several factors, such as hormonal changes. This eMedTV Web page discusses other factors that can cause back pain during pregnancy, and also offers tips on how to prevent and relieve back pain.
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