7 Pregnancy Warning Signs

Hormonal changes, bowel infections, and underlying bowel disorders can all cause diarrhea during pregnancy. If diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours, speak to a doctor. Seek immediate medical care for symptoms such as fever, dehydration, bloody stools, or frequent vomiting.

The loss may go unnoticed for many weeks, and some women do not seek treatment. According to the American Pregnancy Association, most losses occur within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. While an estimated 10–25 percent of all recognized pregnancies end in a pregnancy loss, a loss in the second trimester is very rare.

• Bleeding.
• Severe Nausea and Vomiting.
• Baby’s Activity Level Significantly Declines.
• Contractions Early in the Third Trimester.
• Your Water Breaks.
• A Persistent Severe Headache, Abdominal Pain, Visual Disturbances, and Swelling During Your Third Trimester.
• Flu Symptoms.

DANGER SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY

• vaginal bleeding.
• convulsions/fits.
• severe headaches with blurred vision.
• fever and too weak to get out of bed.
• severe abdominal pain.
• fast or difficult breathing.

Top 5 Conditions of Abnormal Pregnancy

• Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.
• Abdominal discomfort, cramping or pain.
• Frequent headaches and blurred vision.
• Excessive thirst and sweating.
• No fetal movement or reduced fetal movement at more than 20 weeks gestation.

Keep your hips and knees at a right angle (use a foot rest or stool if necessary). Your legs should not be crossed and your feet should be flat on the floor. Try to avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes.

Many birth defects can be diagnosed before birth with tests. Chromosome problems such as Down syndrome can be diagnosed before birth by looking at cells in the amniotic fluid or from the placenta. Or they can be found by looking at the baby’s DNA in the mother’s blood (noninvasive prenatal screening).

The most common birth defects are:

• heart defects.
• cleft lip/palate.
• Down syndrome.
• spina bifida.

What causes birth defects?

• Genetic problems. One or more genes might have a change or mutation that results in them not working properly, such as in Fragile X syndrome.
• Chromosomal problems.
• Infections.
• Exposure to medications, chemicals, or other agents during pregnancy.

Ultrasound can detect some types of physical birth defects. Examples of physical birth defects that may be found at 19 – 20 weeks are most cases of spina bifida, some serious heart defects, some kidney problems, absence of part of a limb and some cases of cleft palate.

How to have a healthy pregnancy

1. A healthier body = A healthier baby. Take a prenatal or one-a-day vitamin with folate each day.
2. Get regular exercise.
3. Don’t drink alcohol, including beer, wine, wine coolers, and liquor.
4. Don’t smoke.
5. Don’t use “street” drugs.
6. Stay out of hot tubs and saunas.

How Can I Keep My Vagina Clean During Pregnancy?

1. Do use a plain unperfumed intimate wash for the vulva or the outer part of the vaginal region.
2. Don’t use a vaginal douche(where water is flushed up the vagina), this can flush out the good bacteria and might actually raise the risk of an infection.

How to Prevent Your Child From Developing Disabilities

1. Act to Prevent Disabilities During Pregnancy.
2. Quit Smoking and Avoid Second-Hand Smoke.
3. Know the Dangers of Substance Use.
4. Take Recommended Vitamins and Meet Nutritional Needs.
5. Screen Newborns for Early Intervention.
6. Early Eye Examinations Are Important.

Some common complications of pregnancy include, but are not limited to, the following.

• High Blood Pressure.
• Gestational Diabetes.
• Infections.
• Preeclampsia.
• Preterm Labor.
• Depression & Anxiety.
• Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage.
• Stillbirth.

Some of the most common complications of pregnancy include:

• high blood pressure.
• gestational diabetes.
• preeclampsia.
• preterm labor.
• a loss of pregnancy, or miscarriage.