Pregnancy is a wonderful and
happy time in any woman's life. To ensure your pregnancy is without any
problems, be on the lookout for any of the following danger signs
Vaginal Bleeding
Early in pregnancy, spotting can indicate an
implantation bleed, but any bleeding in pregnancy should be
investigated. First trimester bleeds may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. Later
in your pregnancy bleeding can be due to miscarriage, or abruption of the placenta.
Infections may also cause bleeding. If you notice any bleeding then you should
be examined by your doctor.
Headaches and or blurred vision
This can indicate pre-eclampsia.
Diagnosed usually after 20 weeks gestation, your doctor will be on the lookout
for high blood pressure and protein in your urine (indicating kidney
involvement). If left untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to a serious
pregnancy complication called eclampsia which presents with very elevated blood pressure and seizures. This is very dangerous for
mother and baby.
Little or no foetal movement
It is a well-known fact that babies do sleep
while in uterus, but when your unborn baby suddenly move less or does not move
at all, it should be reason for concern. It may indicate that your baby is in
distress. According to the American Congress of Gynaecologists and
Obstetricians (ACOG) you should count how long it takes for your baby to do 10
kicks. This should be less than 2 hours. If you notice a dramatic decrease in
the number of kicks, or it takes longer than two hours to perform 10 kicks, you
should have your doctor examine you and your baby.
Sudden release of water from the
vagina
Rupture of membranes before your due date is
referred to as “premature rupture of membranes” and you should be examined by
your doctor as this can indicate preterm labour and significantly increase the
risk of getting an infection. Occasionally urine leaking from your
bladder can be confused with amnion fluid leaking out. Your doctor will do a test to
determine the origin of the fluid.
Persistent lower back pain
Most women will relate to having lower back pain some
stage during their pregnancy. When it becomes persistent, best to have your
doctor examine you to exclude kidney or bladder infections. Preterm labour may
also present with a persistent lower back pain.
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:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK304178
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