Most pregnancies are uneventful and without complications. However, one of the reasons of attending prenatal care is that there may be some medical complications that increase risks in pregnancy. There are many potential medical complications in pregnancy including preterm births, high blood presure, and diabetes.
Arnold–Chiari Malformation
Arnold-Chiari, or Arnold's Syndrome, is a condition where the cerebellar tonsils pass through the base of the skull.
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Indeterminate Sex
When an infant is born with indeterminate sex, the genital organs are not visually male or female.
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Is Spotting in Pregnancy Normal?
There is a significant difference between spotting (light dots of pink, red or brown blood) and bleeding in pregnancy (a steady flow of blood). Both are a cause for a call to your obstetrician.
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What Is Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome TTTS?
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease affecting maternal or identical twin pregnancies who share a common monochorionic placenta.
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Pandemic Flu May Increase Risk of Death During Pregnancy
A case of severe pandemic flu may increase the risk of death during
pregnancy, according to a new study. According to the Centers for
Disease Control, of the nearly 350 women who suffered from severe
pandemic flu in 2009, 75 died.
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One Stillborn Pregnancy May Lead to Another
If a pregnancy ends with a stillbirth, the woman is more likely to suffer another stillbirth in the future, according to new research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy a Thing of the Past?
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition that only occurs during
pregnancy. Some of the more common side effects include protein in urine
and high blood pressure.
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Acute Fever, Pregnancy and Fertility
An acute fever can be a sign of a serious complication for a pregnant woman or her baby. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that a pregnant woman call her doctor immediately if she develops a fever or chills.
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Neonatal Complications: What is Very Low Birth Weight?
A subset of the low birth weight group includes infants born weighing less than 1,500 grams or 3.3 lbs. Infants born weighing less than 3.3 lbs are considered very low birth weight.
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The Invisible Face of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the term used to describe a series of birth defects associated with fetal alcohol exposure in utero.
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Antibodies and Pregnancy
The human immune system is powered by antibodies. When the body detects a
threat like bacteria or viruses, lymphocytes produces proteins called
immunoglobulins or antibodies to save the day.
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What is Intra-Amniotic Infection and Inflammation (IAI)?
IAI is an abbreviation for intra-amniotic infection or inflammation. The two conditions are different, but little information is available
to pregnant women about inflammation compared to infection.
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Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)
Cephalopelvic Disproportion is a rare condition where the baby's head or body is too large to fit through the mother's pelvis.
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Bed Rest as a Medical Intervention During Pregnancy
The signs and symptoms of premature labor are varied and may include
spotting and early contractions, and pregnancy with multiples.
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Postpartum Postbirth Fever Endometritis Sepsis
Endometritis is an infection of the uterus, the uterine lining, myometrium, and/or parametrium. Postpartum endometritis is an infection of the uterus after delivery.
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Diabetes and Birth Weight Affects Coronary Artery Disease
Scientists have long been debating the link between birth weight and coronary artery disease. Some studies have linked the two events clearly while others negate the original link altogether.
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Daily Monitoring of Fetal Movements for High-Risk Pregnancies
Daily monitoring of fetal movements starting at 26 to 32 weeks should be done in all pregnancies with risk factors for adverse perinatal outcome. (I-A)
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Amniotic-Fluid Embolism and Medical Induction of Labor
Amniotic-fluid embolism and medical induction of labor: a retrospective, population-based cohort study.
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Melanoma and Pregnancy
Nearly one-third of cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are diagnosed in women during their childbearing years and during pregnancy.
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All About Vaginal Discharge And Pregnancy
Vaginal discharge is a term given to fluids that are expelled from or stay inside the vagina. Vaginal discharge can have different colors like clear, white, yellow, brown, or green, and it can be odorless or have an odor. Vaginal discharge can be among the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
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Levels Of Bed Rest In Pregnancy
It can sometimes be confusing what exactly you can and what you cannot do when your doctor recommends bed rest during pregnancy.
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Diarrhea During Pregnancy
Diarrhea is an unpleasant thing to deal with during pregnancy, but it can affect a woman's health when not addressed promptly.
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Diarrhea During Pregnancy Causes and Treatment
Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. It is very common, usually not serious and typically lasts two to three days and can be treated with over-the-counter medicines.
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How Does An Unicornuate Uterus Affect Fertility?
Pregnancy can occur in a woman with a unicornuate uterus, but women with a unicornuate uterus who do become pregnant encounter certain risks.
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Small for Gestational Age (SGA) & Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
SGA or Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) are usually identified by ultrasound before birth or an examination after birth.
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High-Risk Pregnancy - Maternal
Maternal causes of a high-risk pregnancy
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Progesterone No Help in Preventing Preterm Twin Births
This Lancet study shows that progesterone does not prevent preterm births in twins.
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What Are The Odds Having A Placental Anomaly?
What are my odds that I will have a placenta previa an accreta or another placental anomaly?
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5 Simple Diet Changes to Control Nausea at Work
Making simple changes to the diet is often enough to curb nausea while ensuring you keep enough food down to keep energy levels high and prevent dehydration.
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Can I Have A Cesarean Section After A Myomectomy?
During a myomectomy, one or many incisions are made into the uterus, the myoma is cut out, and the defects are sutured. Can I have a cesarean section after myomectomy?
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Bleeding/Spotting in Early Pregnancy
Any vaginal bleeding or spotting during pregnancy may be concerning and could mean an increased risk of miscarriage or early or preterm delivery. Spotting during the first three months is often common.
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