Pregnancy Complete List of Possible Complications

Pregnancy
Index

The Normal Pregnancy
- Are you Pregnant?
- Your Due Date
- Routine Tests
- Complaints
- Risks in Pregnancy
- Common Concerns
- Medications

Weight Gain, Diet & Exercise
- Weight Gain
- Healthy Diet
- Exercise

Did you know...

If the fertility of both you and your partner is normal, then there is roughly a 1 in 3 chance (33%) of becoming pregnant as a result of uncontracepted intercourse during the fertile phase of each cycle.

Medical Aspects of Pregnancy
- List of Complaints
- List of Tests
- Safe Medicines

Complications during Pregnancy
- Common Problems
- Complications
- Miscarriages, etc.

Labour and Delivery
- Preparation
- Initial Stages
- 3 Stages of Labour
- Pain Relief
- Complications

Month by Month Development of the baby
- First Month
- Second Month
- Third Month
- Fourth Month
- Fifth Month
- Sixth Month
- Seventh Month
- Eight Month
- Ninth Month

Complete List of Possible Complications

ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
     What is an ectopic pregnancy
     What are its symptoms
     What are its implications
     How is an ectopic pregnancy diagnosed
     How is an ectopic pregnancy treated

HEPATITIS-B INFECTION
Is the Hepatitis B test necessary
Is Hepatitis B infection harmful the baby

HERPES
     What are the symptoms of genital herpes
     Can herpes harm the baby
     Can my newborn get herpes
     How do I prevent this infection

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
(TOXAEMIA, PRE-ECLAMPSIA OR HYPERTENSION)
     My blood pressure has suddenly shot up
     Should I be concerned
     What are its harmful effects

HIGH SUGAR (DIABETES)
     What are the symptoms of diabetes
     Does frequent urination indicate diabetes
     What are the harmful effects of high sugar
     Can diabetic mother have a healthy baby
     How can sugar levels be controlled

INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION (IUGR)
     What is Intrauterine Growth Retardation
     What are the causes of IUGR
     How is it detected
     How does IUGR affect the pregnancy

OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS
     What is oligohydramnios
     How is this condition diagnosed
     How is it harmful

HYDRAMNIOS
     What is hydramnios
     How is this condition treated
     How is it harmful

OVARIAN CYSTS
What is corpus luteum cyst
Are corpus luteum cysts dangerous

PLACENTA ABRUPTIO
What is placental abruption

PLACENTA PRAEVIA
     What is placenta praevia
     What are the risks associated with it
     What are its symptoms
     How do I deal with placenta praevia
     Will it be possible to have normal delivery
     Who is at risk for placenta praevia

RH DISEASE
     Who is at risk for Rh incompatibility
     What is Rh disease
     How can Rh disease be prevented

RUBELLA (GERMAN MEASLES)
What are the symptoms of rubella
How does rubella affect my pregnancy

TAY-SACHS DISEASE
What is Tay-Sachs disease
How is it diagnosed

TOXOPLASMOSIS
What is toxoplasmosis
How does toxoplasmosis affect pregnancy

VAGINITIS OR MONILIA (CAUSE OF THRUSH)
What is vaginitis; what are its symptoms
Could my infection be harmful to the baby

WEIGHT GAIN (EXCESSIVE)
Problems of excessive weight gain
When should I be worried

WEIGHT GAIN (INADEQUATE)
I seem to have lost weight
I don't seem to be gaining enough weight

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Premature
Babies
Your pregnancy is considered high risk, because of either high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or some other problem. You are scared you may have a premature baby. Learn more about premature babies and the special care they need

Is your Newborn Healthy
You determine your baby's health based on its weight. But how do doctors determine if your baby is "medically" fit? They rate the newborn in what is called the APGAR Score. This sytem of rating newborns is followed by all doctors worldwide, and provides a good basis for comparison. More on the APGAR Score

The Importance of Ultrasound
Ultrasound scans during pregnancy help in diagnosing and confirming pregnancy-related complications, such as: genetic disorders in the foetus; growth retardation of the baby; problems with the placenta; excessive or inadequate amniotic fluid; and many others. Learn more about the benefits of ultrasound.

The Joys of Childbirth
When you think of childbirth, all you can think of is screaming mothers. You are afraid you may not be able to handle the physical pain of childbirth. But if you trust your body's ability to give birth, you will not only be able to bear labour pains more easily, but also be able to speed labour. Learn about the joys of childbirth and how you can make this a rewarding experience.

Cesarean Deliveries
You've been told your delivery is likely to be a cesarean. You are a little worried, because after all it is a surgery. You have many questions: What are the risks of a cesarean - to you and to the baby? How long will it take to recover? Will your subsequent deliveries also be cesarean? Learn more about the implications of a cesarean delivery.

Alarming Signs in Pregnancy
Your pregnancy is going smoothly. So far so good. But you have heard of other mothers getting occassional spotting or cramps in the stomach. You want to know which situations require immediate medical attention. Find out when to call the doctor.

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