women s health issues
Overview of Disease During Pregnancy
Introduction
During pregnancy, having a medical condition can increase the risk of pregnancy complications for the pregnant woman or the fetus. The disorder may be one that A woman had before she became pregnant (preexisting disorders) Develops during the pregnancy but is not directly related to the pregnancy Diabetes During Pregnancy and Sometimes disorders that are not directly related to pregnancy develop during pregnancy. Some of them increase the risk of problems for the pregnant woman or the fetus. They include disorders that Affect the blood flow to the placenta Increase the risk of forming blood clots Are Infections During Pregnancy that can cause severe illness or fetal abnormalities Involve something in the pregnant woman's blood that can pass through the placenta and harm the fetus Disorders That Require Surgery During Pregnancy None Some disorders are more likely to occur during pregnancy because of the many changes pregnancy causes in a woman’s body. Examples are Blood clots in the legs or lungs ( Thromboembolic Disorders During Pregnancy ) Anemia During Pregnancy None Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy None 