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Pregnancy Complications

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Many conditions can complicate a pregnancy and require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Anemia in Pregnancy

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Preterm Labor

Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) / Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)

Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

HELLP Syndrome

Bleeding in Pregnancy / Placenta Previa / Placental Abruption

Hydramnios

Rh Disease

Maternal and Fetal Infections

Post-Term Pregnancy

Digestive and Liver Disorders

Multiple Pregnancy

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy

Care and Management of Multiple Pregnancy

Newborn Multiples

Pregnancy Loss

Postpartum Hemorrhage

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Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (jaundice). Cholestasis sometimes starts in early pregnancy. But it is more common in the second and third trimesters. It most often goes away within a few days after delivery. The high levels of bile may cause serious problems for your developing baby (fetus).

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Chorioamnionitis

Chorioamnionitis [chor-y-oh-am-nee-oh-NY-tis] is an infection of the placenta and the amniotic fluid. Only a few women get it. But it is a common cause of preterm labor and delivery.

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Headaches in Early Pregnancy

Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines.

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Complications of Pregnancy

Some of the more common complications of pregnancy are miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and bleeding.

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