Pregnancy complications can affect any woman, but the most likely are those who have a health problem or who do not follow prenatal care correctly. Some of the possible complications that can arise in pregnancy are:
Threat of premature birth: It can occur when the woman goes through stressful situations or makes a lot of physical effort, for example. Its symptoms include: Contractions before 37 weeks of gestation and gelatinous discharge that may or may not contain traces of blood (mucous plug).
Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: It can occur if the woman consumes few foods rich in iron or suffer from malabsorption of iron in the intestine, for example. Its symptoms include: Easy tiredness, headache and weakness.
Gestational diabetes: It can occur due to excessive consumption of sugar or sources of carbohydrates. Its symptoms include: Blurred or blurred vision and a lot of thirst.
Eclampsia: It can occur due to the excessive increase in blood pressure caused by poor diet and lack of physical exercise. Its symptoms include: Blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg, swollen face or hands and the presence of an abnormally high concentration of proteins in the urine.
Placenta previa: It is when the placenta partially or totally covers the opening of the cervix, making normal labor impossible. It is more common in women who have fibroids. Its symptoms include: painless vaginal bleeding that can be bright red and starts at the end of pregnancy, which may be mild or severe.
Toxoplasmosis: Infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, can be transmitted by domestic animals such as dogs and cats, and contaminated food. The disease does not generate symptoms and is identified in a blood test. Despite being potentially serious for the baby, it can be easily avoided with simple food hygiene measures.
These and other complications can be avoided by performing tests before starting attempts to get pregnant and perform prenatal care correctly. So pregnancy happens normally, with much less risk of complications, bringing joy and peace to the whole family.
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