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Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy is a wonderful experience, but we often forget, or perhaps prefer not thinking about that some possible pregnancy complications may occur, causing troubles to you and your growing baby. Pregnancy complications should never be ignored, even if you may never have any before, it is always important to understand beforehand what the problems and complications can occur during your pregnancy.
Most women do not face any complications, some may face some minor health problems or complications, but there are some women who unfortunately have more serious complications during pregnancy. When these pregnancy complications occur, constant visits to your healthcare provider are required. Note that it's very important to report any unusual pregnancy symptoms to them, so you will be diagnosed earlier. We added below a list of common pregnancy complications, unusual pregnancy symptoms, and treatments, so you can have a better understanding to insure any complications.
Anemia during Pregnancy - this occurs when the amount of blood cells circulating in the mother's blood are insufficient. At some point, many women will experience complication. It is common due to the constant vomits during the so called morning sickness or poor nutrition supply. Note that mild cases of anemia during pregnancy shouldn't harm your baby. There are two common types of anemia during pregnancy. The first, called dilutional anemia, is an increase of circulating blood sometimes up to 40-50% in order to sustain the growing baby. The second type of anemia during pregnancy is iron deficiency anemia, which is when a woman's iron-level is insufficient and red blood cells aren't being made in a great enough level.
Treatment: If you are suffering from iron deficiency anemia, you should be taking an iron supplement. In addition, there are iron-rich foods that are helpful, such as baked potatoes, red meat, kidney beans, spinach, fish, chicken and pork, which will also aid in the replenishment of iron levels in your pregnant body. If you are unable to absorb iron into your bloodstream, IV or injectable iron supplementation may be required. Folic acid or vitamin B12 may also be taken as well.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) during Pregnancy - Chronic hypertension is when a woman's blood pressure is elevated before pregnancy. Pregnancy-induced hypertension, however, is when a woman's blood pressure is elevated only during pregnancy. About 8% of pregnancies result in pregnancy-induced hypertension, and usually develops anytime after 20 weeks. Generally speaking, pregnancy-induced hypertension occurs close to a woman's due date, and will resolve itself after delivery of the baby.
Pre-eclampsia - is a syndrome that occurs only in pregnancy, and is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and an increased swelling in the legs and feet. About 6-8% of pregnant women experience this pregnancy complication, close to 90% of those are first-time mothers. Many women don't know they are suffering from pre-eclampsia during their pregnancy, and are told by their healthcare provider after their blood pressure is taken. Some of the symptoms of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy are persistent headaches, flashing light, blurred vision and seeing spots, upper abdominal pain and sudden excessive lower leg swelling.
Treatment: Since the cause of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy is unknown, accurate treatment for it remains unproven. Most healthcare providers and doctors will agree that birth is typically the only cure. If a woman is close to her due date, and is suffering from pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, her delivery may become induced. Lots of bed rest is recommended during this time.
Eclampsia - is a very rare, but serious pregnancy complication in which it's developed as a result of a pregnant woman having pre-eclampsia. The major symptoms of eclampsia are seizures and coma, so diagnosing pre-eclampsia earlier during pregnancy can be vital.
Treatment: is considered a medical emergency, and can be treated by giving the mother oxygen and drugs in order to prevent any further seizures from occurring. In addition, urgent delivery of the baby is necessary in order to treat the mother properly.
Other Pregnancy Complications
In Addition there are some other forms of pregnancy complications that some women can experience.
- Uterine problems such as fibroids can occur. Fibroids are benign growths on the uterus and are more common in older woman than younger women,
- Bowel problems such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids and a few others can also occur,
- Digestive problems,
- Infections,
- Joint issues.
Remember that no matter what kind of pregnancy complication, it should be reported to your healthcare physician as soon as possible, so that they ensure you that what you are experiencing won’t put you or your baby in any danger.
Courtesy of Pregnancyetc.com ( www.pregnancyetc.com)
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