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Some serious problems during pregnancy

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August 26, 2008

Some women face more serious problems than others during the period of pregnancy. Some of the most common ones are piles and morning sickness. Getting medical help is the best way to affect your baby. Make sure that you consult your GP or the midwife in case of any such problem.

High blood pressure is a serious problem during pregnancy. It should be checked at every appointment with the gynecologist. This can trigger off eclampsia so it is very important that you check this regularly. Pre Eclampsia has no symptoms specifically but some women may experience headaches, swelling in the wrists and ankles, abdominal pain and disturbances in vision. Pre eclampsia can develop in to a serious condition called eclampsia which is a dangerous situation for the baby and the mom. So, with these symptoms taking place you can go and see the doctor immediately. In such conditions you would need complete rest, sometimes even at the maternity clinic where you can be diagnosed. You may be given medication for lowering the blood pressure.

Bleeding during pregnancy is a sign of danger and it is advisable to contact the doctor right away. It is good to find it out straight away. Women experience bleeding and yet they can go on to have successful pregnancy. But care should be taken anyway. Bleeding can happen in vaginal infection. In later pregnancy bleeding can show some blood with a deposition of mucus. That could be a sign that the cervix is almost ready for labor.

Mild to severe itching can be a problem. This can occur due to severe supply of blood to the skin. Any severe itching should be consulted with the doctor.

Gestational Diabetes is a temporary form when the body does not supply insulin and there is problem in dealing with sugar during pregnancy. The urine should be tested and the GP should advise the controlling of sugar levels. These problems should never be ignored during pregnancy.


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