Pregnancy Complications

As you know, when you are pregnant, your hormones are quite unbalanced. Everything seems to be breaking down on you. Your once healthy body is now feeling yucky and you can’t seem to do anything to get rid of the nausea. You definitely feel and understand the different signs and symptoms of being pregnant, however, do you know when these signs and symptoms are actually due to a more serious problem?

Learn about different pregnancy complications, what causes them, what risks are involved, whose susceptible and whose not, and how to treat or prevent these conditions, diseases and problems from happening while you’re pregnant.

Blurred Vision During Pregnancy ›

Although it’s not as commonly talked about as morning sickness, blurred vision is a very common problem expectant mothers face during pregnancy. Learn what causes ones vision to change, as well as what to look for and how to treat the problem.

Cervical Cerclage ›

Some women experience a weak cervix that struggles to stay closed during the pregnancy term. Cervical cerclage is a procedure doctors do to help a woman’s cervix stay shut until the baby is ready to be born.

Cold and Flu During Pregnancy ›

Find out why pregnant women are more susceptible to catching the flu or a cold, how to prevent it from happening, and which medications are deemed safe and unsafe.

HELLP Syndrome ›

Many doctors and experts alike associate HELLP Syndrome with preeclampsia, however, there are many documented cases where HELLP Syndrome occurs without the diagnosis of preeclampsia. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk ractors, prevention and treatment steps in this article.

Placenta Accreta ›

When a woman’s placenta attaches itself to deep in the uterine wall, the condition is called placenta accreta. Learn about the different forms of this serious pregnancy complication.

Placenta Previa ›

Placenta previa occurs during the end of a woman’s pregnancy term, generally starting at the end of the 2nd trimester, into the 3rd trimester. This is a serious complication that can lead to death.

Placental Abruption ›

Placental abruption is a rare, but serious condition where the placenta either partially or completely separates from the uterine lining before birth. Learn what causes this condition, risks, treatment, prevention steps and symptoms to watch for.

Preeclampsia in Pregnancy ›

Preeclampsia can range from mild to severe, and only occurs in women who are pregnant. Learn about the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, what risks are involved for you and your baby, as well as how to treat it.

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ›

Pregnancy induced hypertension can be a very serious condition that many women have to deal with while pregnant. Also known as toxemia or preeclampsia, PIH is a treatable condition if caught early enough.

PUPPS Skin Rash ›

Pregnancy induced hypertension can be a very serious condition that many women have to deal with while pregnant. Also known as toxemia or preeclampsia, PIH is a treatable condition if caught early enough.