Know the complications of pregnancy

Most of the pregnancies it goes without great problems; however, complications sometimes occur or diseases, that with an adequate treatment will not cause major inconveniences.

The specialists point out that the concern about the state of health increases if it is about first-time mothers. Therefore, it is very important to comply with all medical examinations during the pregnancy and maintain good communication with the gynecologist .

According to the doctor Marcelo Rodríguez , gynecologist from the Ciudad del Mar Clinic, some of the problems that can occur during the pregnancy are:

1.- Vaginal bleeding: You can not pass unnoticed at any stage of pregnancy. If the hemorrhage It occurs in the first three months, it does not necessarily mean that you will lose your baby. In most cases it is small detachments of the ovular membranes that are not more complicated.

It can also be caused by some inflammation vaginal or polyps, but these problems do not intervene at all with the pregnancy .

What you should do is get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible, so he can tell you what to do. With the right measures, it is most likely that the hemorrhage and the pregnancy continue normally.

You may recommend rest and avoid sexual intercourse for a while.

On the other hand, the loss of blood in a pregnancy advanced is rare and serious, because it may indicate complications in the placenta; this can be confirmed through an ultrasound, and the usual thing is to hospitalize the mother to leave her under observation.

2.- Placental detachment: It is undoubtedly the most urgent situation. In most situations, an immediate interruption of the pregnancy . In some cases, both the severity and the suddenness of the picture result in a true obstetric disaster, in which even fetal death occurs immediately. In the rest of the situations, such as preeclampsia or others, the interruption is determined by the degree of fetal commitment, which will be different in each patient, adds the specialist.

3. Preeclampsia: You can present blood pressure above 140/90 and this may mean a disease proper to pregnancy.

4.- Vomiting: Some pregnant women suffer after 12 weeks. Although they are in the context of a pregnancy normal, sometimes it is likely that they are a sign of diseases alien to him, like gastritis or poisoning food

5.- Abdominal pain: It can present with or without bleeding. During the first quarter it could be an indicator of abortion ; However, you should not worry too much because it may be a consequence of the nesting process of the embryo and the pregnancy continues its normal course.

If you notice that your abdomen grows rapidly accompanied by pain, this may be a symptom of an exaggerated increase in amniotic fluid, a consequence of some complication.

If you notice loss of amniotic fluid (clear liquid with chlorine odor), even if only a few drops, it may be due to premature rupture of the water bag.

If you feel painful and rhythmic contractions for more than an hour, before it is the scheduled date to give birth, it may mean Birth premature.

6.- Vaginal infections: If you release a yellowish or greenish substance with an unpleasant odor, it is likely that there infection vaginal or vaginosis bacterial

7.- Lack of fetal movement: If after 24 weeks you notice a decrease in fetal movements, that is, if you do not feel your baby move at least six times during about two hours after lunch, you should go to your doctor, because this is an alert that the baby's health is at risk.

8.- Dizziness : There are times when you may suffer loss of consciousness or dizziness. Although it is common to feel them during this stage, it is advisable that you communicate it to your doctor, because they can be caused by problems of Pressure or the level of sugar that, if they are constant, should be treated.

9.- Contractions during the sex : Yes during intercourse or after orgasm You suffer intense uterine contractions, you should consult the specialist, because they could accelerate the birth of the baby. It is very likely that this will happen the closer the date of the Birth .

10.- Genital herpes: This virus is very risky during the pregnancy because you could pass it on to the baby. The herpes genital, for example, causes infections potentially very severe in children, especially if you have them at the time of delivery.

Cold sores can be passed to the baby through a kiss or contact. Therefore, it is essential that the doctor is informed so that he / she can give him / her the appropriate treatment and instructions.

11.- Varicella: You must be very careful with chickenpox and rubella because they are very dangerous; You can transmit them to the baby and cause serious sequelae such as deafness , blindness or growth retardation; inclusive, there is the possibility of the loss of the baby.

To prevent them, there is a vaccine What should be done before getting pregnant, both in the case of rubella and in the case of chickenpox.

12.- Gestational diabetes: It is characterized by a transient alteration in the metabolism of the glucose . In general, with a diet balanced is achieved to compensate a large percentage of patients.

The children of diabetic patients tend to be larger, so they are more likely to have a Birth by Caesarean section .

Different is the case of a diabetes preexisting, in which the fetuses have greater risks during the pregnancy , which is why these patients require stricter control

The specialists point out that in case you suffer some disease , this must be controlled during the gestation stage to protect both the baby and you. Some ailments such as epilepsy , the asthma , a heart condition or the insufficiency kidney do not hinder in themselves the pregnancy and the Birth .

If you take care of yourself, you have a thorough medical supervision during pregnancy and you prepare in the last 10 weeks to have your baby, you have all the possibilities of a Birth normal.

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