Pregnancy complications can affect any woman, but the most likely are those who have a health problem or do not follow prenatal care adequately. Some of the possible complications that can occur during pregnancy are:
Threat of preterm birth: May occur when a woman is going through stressful situations or is making a lot of physical exertion, for example, symptoms include: contractions before 37 weeks of gestation and gelatinous discharges that may or may not contain traces of blood (mucous plug).
- Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Can occur if a woman consumes little iron-rich food or suffers from poor absorption of iron into the intestine.
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- Symptoms include: easy fatigue.
- Headaches and weakness.
Gestational diabetes: Can occur from excessive consumption of sugar sources or carbohydrates, symptoms include: blurred or blurred vision and plenty of thirst.
Eclampsia: may occur due to excessive increased blood pressure caused by poor diet and lack of exercise. Symptoms include: blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg, swelling of the face or hands, and the presence of abnormally high proteins in the urine.
Placenta previa: is when the placenta partially or completely covers the opening of the cervix, making normal work impossible; it is most common in women who have fibroids; symptoms include: painless vaginal bleeding that can be bright red and begins at the end of pregnancy and can be mild or severe.
Toxoplasmosis: Infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii can be transmitted by pets such as dogs and cats, and by contaminated food. The disease causes no symptoms and is identified by a blood test. Although potentially serious for the baby, it can be easily avoided with simple food hygiene measures.
These and other complications can be avoided by testing before starting pregnancy attempts and performing prenatal care appropriately. Therefore, pregnancy runs normally, with much less risk of complications, bringing joy and peace to the whole family.