Health Problems in Pregnancy
Health Problems in Pregnancy
Getting sick during pregnancy can be scary. We'll help you find out everything you need to know about the most common conditions and complications, including possible causes, tests, risk factors, and treatments. Plus, learn what symptoms should prompt a call to your caregiver, what the studies say about going on bedrest, and how to tell if you may be having a miscarriage.
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- Why you might need to say no to pregnancy sex
- When not to exercise during pregnancy
- Infections that can affect your pregnancy
- Does bedrest help?
- Share your health concerns in our pregnancy group
Illnesses & Infections in Pregnancy
Most babies aren't harmed if their mother gets an infection during pregnancy, but some bugs can have serious consequences for your little one. Find out how to avoid infections while you're pregnant, which ones can affect your baby or cause complications, and what treatments are safe if you get sick.
- Infections that can affect your pregnancy
- Should you get a flu shot when you're pregnant?
- Find out which medications and natural remedies are safe
Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases
Learn about the Zika virus, its connection with the birth defect microcephaly, and how it's affecting pregnant women and babies. Zika is a mosquito-borne illness like dengue fever and chikungunya. Find out how to keep mosquitoes from biting (especially when you’re pregnant).
Pregnancy Complications
See our comprehensive information on more than a dozen common pregnancy complications. Find out what causes these problems, who's at risk for them, how they're diagnosed and managed, and what the consequences may be for you and your baby.
- Gestational diabetes: Keeping your blood sugar under control
- Preeclampsia: The only cure is delivery
- Premature labor: Why a preterm birth is risky
Bedrest
Nearly one in five women in the United States is put on bedrest at some point during pregnancy. Find out what it means, why your caregiver may prescribe it, what the latest research says about whether it really helps, and how to manage if you're stuck in bed.
- Does bedrest cause more harm than good?
- How to cope, arrange childcare, and avoid discomfort
- Pass the time chatting with other bedridden moms
Miscarriage
Find out what causes miscarriage, the signs that you might be losing your pregnancy, what's likely to happen if you do, and whether having a miscarriage puts you at higher risk of future pregnancy loss. Plus, get support from others in our miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss group.
- Understanding miscarriage
- Coping with pregnancy loss
- A place for bereaved parents to share their stories
Quitting Smoking While Pregnant
Now that you're pregnant, it's more important than ever to stop smoking. Find out why cigarette smoking is so dangerous for your baby, which quitting strategies are safe during pregnancy, and what techniques worked for our readers.
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