Complications in Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be threatened even when it is not expected. Some complications in pregnancy are severe such that you will need urgent medical attention. The complications develop from many factors such as diabetes, hypertension and even STDs (Sexually Transmitted Disease) such as syphilis, Chlamydia and other conditions such as virus, bacteria and parasites. The possible pregnancy complications that can harm you and your developing fetus are:
Gestational diabetes.

This is quite a common complication that develops; between 2 and 7% of women develop this condition. If this condition is not treated it can increase your risk miscarriage and even death of the fetus and also thyroid problems. This generally develops during the second trimester (14-28 weeks) This can be treated with insulin to manage your blood sugar levels.

Amniotic fluid

This is a complication that develops from a very high polyhydramnios (having too much amniotic fluid in the womb) It occurs in about 1in 250 pregnancies or very low Oligohydramnios (having too little amniotic fluid in your womb). Too much amniotic fluid causes pressure on your uterus and may lead to pre-term delivery puts pressure on your diaphragm, which leads to breathing problems.
Too little amniotic fluid leads to poor fetal growth, post-term delivery, birth defects such as urinary tract abnormalities.

Placental complications

Complications of placenta are placental abruption (wherein the placental lining has separated from the uterus of the mother. It is the most common cause of late pregnancy bleeding. In humans, it refers to the abnormal separation after 20 weeks of gestation and prior to birth. It occurs in 1% of pregnancies) and placental previa ( your placenta is lying unusually low in your uterus, next to or covering your cervix).
Premature detachment of a normally situated placenta is placental abruption where the exact cause for this condition is unknown. The detachment may be partial or complete. Placental previa is the condition where the placenta is located in lower segment of the uterus, partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix. It leads to severe bleeding during second and third trimesters of pregnancy. The exact cause of placental previa is not known.

Preeclampsia (high blood pressure)

The development of high blood pressure. It generally occurs after about 20 weeks it is also known as toxaemia.

Ectopic pregnancy

This is a complication where the development of the fetus takes place outside of the uterus or even in the fallopian tubes. It is also known as a tubal pregnancy.

Rh Factor

The Rh factor in your blood type can cause harm to your baby. If the mother is Rh negative and her partner Rh positive, the combination results in a baby with Rh positive. In this condition, when the blood transfers from mother to the child, the red blood cells will break down leading to anaemia.

Miscarriage

Miscarriage is an unintentional or sudden loss of pregnancy. This type of pregnancy complication develops mostly due to age, gene factors, malnutrition, environmental hazards, hormonal problems, etc.