Pregnancy undoubtedly is an amazing journey that comes with its own set of challenges. In fact, most of you, during this time, may experience several complications that might make your pregnancy risky. Be aware of the complications.

Low Amniotic Fluid

When the baby is in the womb, he or she is in the amniotic sac, which is a two-membraned bag – the amnion and the chorion It has the hormones, infection-fighting antibodies, and nutrients helping the baby stay and develop inside. By the time you reach the 20th week of your pregnancy, the sac will be entirely filled up with your developing baby’s urine. However, sometimes, the amniotic fluid has certain problems – low levels of amniotic sac can give rise to foetal abnormalities.

Ectopic Pregnancy

In this condition, the egg fertilises and attaches outside the womb. This happens when the fertilised egg goes down the fallopian tube to the uterus. However, if the tube is blocked there is a high chance of the egg to implant right there, resulting in tubal pregnancies. But, if the ectopic pregnancy goes unrecognised, it can lead to a rupture in the fallopian tube. This damage can further lead to internal bleeding, thus putting your pregnancy at risk.

Infections During Pregnancy

Your baby is very well-protected inside you. However, any illness or cold or even a small bug in the stomach may give rise to infections during your pregnancy. The infections can be vaginal, bacterial, viral, and so on and so forth. Pregnancy infection may also arise from the urinary tract.

Placenta Previa

Placental development is very essential for foetal development. It helps in supplying nutrients and oxygen via the umbilical cord. However, if your pregnancy is at risk due to the placenta previa, that means it is unusually low.

Anaemia

Anaemia means lower than normal blood cells present in your body. In this condition, you may look and feel tired as well as weak. You might even have pale skin. You may have iron supplements and folate to deal with this condition.

Pre-eclampsia

During the third week of your pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, which can also cause high blood pressure, causes damage to the blood vessels. The blood vessels have some of the important organs like kidney, brain and liver. When there is an inadequate amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus due to preeclampsia, poor growth occurs, and the placenta abrupts. You can even face swelling or oedema during your pregnancy.

Gestational Diabetes

This is the most common pregnancy problem, during the second and the third trimester. High levels of blood sugar during pregnancy interrupt with the insulin production. As a matter of fact, if you’re are plus-size, gestational diabetes would harmful both to the organs of your body and to the growing baby inside you. Change your lifestyle by including physical activities in your routine and you must surely include a proper diet plan. If the doctor feels you might also need insulin. 

Preterm Labour

Before you reach the 37th week of your pregnancy, if, by chance you have regular contractions, giving rise to cervix dilation or opening, the labour is considered preterm. Unusual vaginal discharge, leaky fluid, menstrual-like cramping, etc are some of the symptoms of pre – term labour. The doctors, in this condition, may suggest you for an emergency C – section delivery.

Miscarriage

Loss of your pregnancy, after the 20 weeks of your pregnancy is also known as miscarriage or stillbirth. In fact, placental complications, infections, and chronic health conditions may give rise to miscarriage. This is a really unfortunate situation for a pregnant mommy.

Along with this if your baby is in breech position, if you have complications during labour, or give birth to low birth weight baby, you might develop complications during your pregnancy. 

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